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Bindi Irwin Recovering After Emergency Surgery Forces Absence from Steve Irwin Gala

The 26-year-old conservationist underwent an emergency appendectomy on May 10, with her mother Terri Irwin also missing the event to support her recovery.

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Overview

  • Bindi Irwin experienced a ruptured appendix on May 10, requiring immediate surgery and preventing her attendance at the annual Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas.
  • Her mother, Terri Irwin, also missed the event to assist Bindi during her recovery, while her brother Robert Irwin represented the family at the gala.
  • Robert Irwin shared updates at the event, praising his sister's strength and assuring attendees that she is expected to recover quickly.
  • The Steve Irwin Gala, held annually to honor the late Steve Irwin and support Wildlife Warriors, proceeded with Robert highlighting the family's commitment to conservation.
  • Bindi, a vocal advocate for women’s health, has previously opened up about her struggles with endometriosis, diagnosed in 2023 after over a decade of symptoms.