Steve Irwin’s son and fellow conservationist, Robert Irwin, had to hold back tears when coming across his father’s Madame Tussauds wax figure for the first time.
The 20-year-old has followed in his late father’s path as a conservationist and zookeeper and was visibly moved upon seeing his father’s likeness in the same room.
Steve, an Australian wildlife expert and television personality, tragically passed away at the age of 44 on September 4, 2006. He was struck in the chest by a stingray’s barbed tail while filming the documentary Ocean’s Deadliest, whilst Robert was only 2-years old.
Speaking in interviews, Robert stated “That is amazing. It’s the first time in a long time that he’s not just a picture,”
The TV personality attended the unveiling of his own wax figure, which will be displayed alongside his father’s at Madame Tussauds Sydney. According to Sunrise, he is the youngest Australian celebrity to receive this honor.
“It was my first time seeing my dad’s wax figure in person. I’d only ever seen pictures of it before,” he shared with the channel.
“I was overwhelmed with emotion. I didn’t expect it, but seeing it in real life was actually quite emotional for me.”
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