‘It’s always there’: Terri Irwin reflects on the ongoing grief of losing her beloved husband

After fans and loved ones marked 18 years since the passing of wildlife warrior Steve Irwin, his wife, Terri, has reflected on the grief she still feels to this day.

While Terri still struggles with her grief, she explained that for those dealing with their own loss, “the sun will shine again” during a recent appearance on the Wiggle Talk podcast.

“When they say time heals all wounds, it doesn’t, but eventually it changes it and it walks next to you” she said.

“It’s always there and you have to acknowledge your grief, but it’s a companion rather than an all-consuming feeling.

“And if we can focus on that and focus on [how] there’s some grief you never really get over, it’s okay.

“You’re gonna be okay and your kids will be okay and the sun will shine again. It may not shine as bright, but it’ll shine again. So that’s what you have to hold on to.”

 

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Terri’s wise words struck a chord with fans, many of whom took to social media to praise her for the touching advice.

“She is so wonderful,” one commented.

“Terri is such a special person, what an amazing guest!”

“Terri is absolutely one of my favourite women in the public eye. You can see how amazing her kids turned out and the positivity she spreads without trying too hard. A beautiful, genuine woman whose words today will no doubt help others going through the same battles,” commented another.

“Terri and the whole Irwin family are just absolute gems.”

“This is beautiful and captures grief so perfectly.”

Terri’s profound insights into the grieving process come after she recently delivered a moving tribute to her late husband on the anniversary of his passing.

To mark 18 years since she lost her beloved husband, Terri recently took to social media to share a personal photo of her alongside Steve as they took in the picturesque views of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain.

While Terri regularly delights fans with photos of Steve, this post was an especially emotional one.

“Love lives on,” she captioned the photo alongside a love heart emoji.

 

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Steve’s life was tragically cut short on September 4, 2006, while he was filming a documentary off the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. In a shocking incident, he was struck in the chest by a stingray barb. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries, leaving the world in mourning for the loss of a true Wildlife Warrior.

Steve’s passing was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from all over the world, including fellow conservationists, celebrities, and fans who had been touched by his work. His legacy, however, continued through the tireless efforts of his family, who have remained committed to the cause of wildlife conservation.