Bindi Irwin had to skip the annual Steve Irwin Gala due to an unexpected medical issue. Her brother, Robert, shared that she underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.
“She’s going to be alright, but honestly, this wasn’t something we had anticipated,” Robert noted at an event in Las Vegas. He also mentioned that she just recovered from endometriosis, which made her recent health scare particularly challenging. “Health is definitely the priority. Bindi has been a strong advocate for women’s health,” he added.
He recounted how Bindi had pushed herself to attend the gala despite experiencing a lot of discomfort and pain, saying, “She wanted to make it, but the surgeon insisted the appendix had to go.”
On the same day, Bindi took to social media to share pictures from Las Vegas, honoring her late father, the beloved Crocodile Hunter.
“Khaki by Day – Bellagio Chic by Night! Here we are raising funds for the #SteveIrwingala and spreading awareness for wildlife warriors,” the 26-year-old wrote. “I’m doing my part to conserve and celebrate my dad’s incredible legacy. Thank you all for your support as I strive to protect wildlife and wild places for future generations.”
Fox News Digital attempted to reach Bindi’s representative for comment, but received no response.
This isn’t the first time Bindi’s health has been in the spotlight. Earlier this year, she revealed her struggles with endometriosis, which also required surgery. She reflected on her life post-surgery, saying, “Everything is different now compared to before. I fought endometriosis for about ten years without realizing how much worse it had become each week. Before the surgery, I could barely get out of bed.”
Bindi described her pain as “stinging” and “really frightening,” and shared how difficult it was to get a proper diagnosis, having endured this for a decade.
In her social media announcements about her health, she disclosed that 37 lesions and “chocolate cysts” were removed, recalling her doctor’s astonishment at the extent of her pain: “Have you lived in so much pain?”
“Now that I’m recovered, I look forward to going to the zoo with my family every day, attending meetings, checking on our animals, and doing filming work while playing with my daughter. It’s truly wonderful,” she expressed. “It feels like a second chance at life.”
