Robert Irwin.Photo: Robert Irwin/Instagram. Inset: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Steve Irwin’s legacy continues to live on through his family.
On Tuesday,Robert Irwinrevealed that he took his late father’s truck to the hospital when sisterBindi Irwingave birth to her first child, daughterGrace Warrior Irwin Powell.
Alongside a photo of himselfposing with Steve’s beloved vehicle, the 17-year-oldCrikey! It’s the Irwinsstar wrote on his Instagram, “Passed my driving test! 🎉.”
“My first solo drive was a super special one,” he continued, “took my dad’s old Ute to see Grace in the hospital right after she was born 😊.”
Robert Irwin.Robert Irwin/Instagram
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Robert firstcelebrated the arrival of his nieceon Friday, when he posted a picture of himself holding the infant at the hospital.
“Let the uncle adventures begin!” Robertcaptionedthe shot.
“Love you so much, Grace ❤️ This little one picked the two best parents in the entire world,” he wrote. “The most incredible, caring and strong Mum… and the funnest, coolest and kindest Dad. Love you three so much - I can’t wait for this exciting journey ahead!”
Robert Irwin with niece Grace Warrior Irwin Powell.robert irwin photography/ instagram
Bindi and husbandChandler Powellwelcomed their daughter on Thursday, the couple’sone-year wedding anniversary.
“Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light,” the new mom shared. “Grace is named after my great-grandmother, and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s.”
She continued, “Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior. Her last name is Powell and she already has such a kind soul just like her dad.”
She added, “I know in my heart that she will forge her own path to make our planet a better place through her connections with the gorgeous animals that we protect here at Australia Zoo and the conservation work we do with animal species around the globe.”
source: people.com
