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.