Robert Irwin's Emotional Tribute to Dad Steve

0:00It's March 12th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Robert Irwin got emotional this week during an interview with Anderson Cooper, opening up about his late father, Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter. Steve died at age 44 in 2006 off Queensland's coast, struck by a stingray barb while filming a documentary. The 21-year-old conservationist fought back tears when asked if he still talks to his dad. Robert shared that he feels closest to Steve when alone in the bush, sensing a warm presence wrap around him. In those quiet moments, he asked his father how to move forward and keep going, finding some peace even without answers. He admitted his biggest fear is for getting what his dad felt like, a worry that kept him up at night growing up. His mom, Terry, has been key in keeping Steve's memories sharp through stories and at Australia's zoo, where his presence feels strong but the emptiness hits hard too. Meanwhile, on BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills Show, Robert heard a clip of Steve getting emotional

1:00about his proudest dream, seeing Robert and Sister Bindi carry on the wildlife warriors work. Steve remains Robert's superhero and an icon for a generation. His legacy lives on through the family at the zoo and massive global tributes after his passing. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Soley Pillow is the Pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com