Terri Irwin’s heartbreaking revelation about grief she feels every day for Steve Irwin

Terri Irwin has opened up about how she deals with grief, 18 years after the death of her husband Steve Irwin.

Terri Irwin has opened up about the grief she still feels every day, 18 years after the death of her husband Steve Irwin.

The Australian zookeeper, conservationist and TV personality, known as the “Crocodile Hunter” thanks to his hit show, died on 4 September 2006 aged 44 while filming in the Great Barrier Reef after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb.

Steve Irwin had a huge following around the world. Picture: Warren Lynam

Robert Irwin (left), Terri Irwin (centre) and Bindi Irwin (right). Picture: AAP

He was survived by his wife of 14 years Terri, and their children Robert and Bindi, who have continued as wildlife educators and environmentalists.

His death was mourned around Australia and the world, and now Ms Irwin has revealed that she still struggles with the loss, and detailed helpful advice for others who are dealing with the death of family members and loved ones.

Terri made the powerful comments on the Wiggle Talk podcast.

The podcast is hosted by Red Wiggle Simon Pryce (pictured) and Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie.

Speaking on Wiggle Talk, a podcast for parents, Ms Irwin said: “Eventually, when they say time heals all wounds it doesn’t. But eventually it changes it and it walks next to you”.

“It’s always there and you have to acknowledge your grief but it’s a companion rather than an all consuming feeling.

“If you can focus on that and focus on, there’s some grief you really never get over, it’s OK. You’re going to be OK and your kids will be OK. The sun will shine again. It may not shine as bright but it will shine again, that’s what you need to hold on to.”

Terri recently posted a photo of her with Steve, writing: “Love lives on.”

Her powerful comments generated discussion online, with many praising Ms Irwin for her raw honesty.

One viewer wrote: “Terri is absolutely one of my favourite women in the public eye. You can see how amazing her kids turned out and the positivity she spreads without trying too hard. A beautiful, genuine woman whose words today will no doubt help others going through the same battles”.

Another fan responded: “When my daughter died, the sun did eventually shine again, but like Terri said, it won’t ever shine as bright. But we always keep our baby present, we celebrate her birthdays, and we celebrate her at Christmas, and Mother’s Day”.

Another added: “Oh, I cry whenever the Irwin’s talk about Steve. One death of a man I didn’t know, that I will never get over”.

Just last week, Ms Irwin posted a photo on social media of her with Steve writing: “Love lives on”.

Originally published as Terri Irwin’s heartbreaking revelation about grief she feels every day for Steve Irwin