{"id":18967,"date":"2025-07-02T16:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=18967"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:20:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:20:30","slug":"terri-irwin-makes-heartbreaking-admission-19-years-after-steves-death-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=18967","title":{"rendered":"Terri Irwin makes heartbreaking admission 19 years after Steve\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It has been almost 19 years since the world mourned the loss of the iconic conservationist Steve Irwin. 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In a 2025 interview with Stellar Magazine, Terri revealed that she remains single, stating, \u201cI found my happily ever after, and I think I still have a lot of love in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although there were rumors linking her to actor Russell Crowe, Terri refuted them, referring to him as a loyal friend to the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m lonely for Steve, but I\u2019m not lonely,\u201d she expressed. \u201cThere are no rules. Women can find fulfillment whether they marry or not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Please SHARE this story to honor Steve\u2019s life and legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been almost 19 years since the world mourned the loss of the iconic conservationist Steve Irwin. Renowned for his profound affection for wildlife, Steve introduced innumerable individuals to the marvels of the animal kingdom and inspired generations with his fervor and zeal. 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