Overview

• Irwin announced on Instagram that a mass found on Stella tested cancerous and that she underwent surgery on October 12.
• He reported she is doing ok after the procedure but said the extent of the illness remains unknown.
• The 21-year-old described the situation as stressful because he is away from home for Dancing With the Stars.
• Family and colleagues posted public support, including messages from Bindi Irwin, Danielle Fishel, Whitney Leavitt and Alan Bersten, with Julianne Hough and Sasha Farber sharing heart emojis.
• Entertainment and local outlets amplified his post and noted Stella’s popularity, including her own Instagram presence.