Bindi Irwin has been rushed to the hospital as she suffers a medical emergency.
Just hours after arriving in Las Vegas for a gala event commemorating her late father, Steve Irwin, the 26-year-old was rushed to the hospital by her mother, Terri, due to a sudden medical emergency.
The gala was held in support of Wildlife Warriors, the conservation foundation established by Steve and Terri Irwin in 2002.
While both Bindi and Terri were absent due to the emergency, Robert attended and shared the news with attendees.
Bindi’s health struggles have been ongoing.
In a revealing podcast interview with Sarah Grynberg on A Life of Greatness, Bindi discussed her years-long battle with undiagnosed endometriosis.
“Behind closed doors, I was struggling to do anything and everything,” she said, describing constant pain and exhaustion that frequently forced her to cancel commitments.
She shared that she had undergone extensive testing, including CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and blood work, but for over a decade, no diagnosis was given.
Eventually, doctors discovered more than 30 lesions, including some that had fused her ovary to the side of her body.
“I was so sick for so long,” she said, crediting her supportive family for helping her persist through the ordeal.
The birth of Bindi’s daughter, Grace, became the turning point that motivated her to seek definitive medical answers.
“When I was so sick, it was hard to be the mom I wanted to be,” she explained. “Then I thought, I have to do something. This can’t just all be in my head.”
Although there is no cure for endometriosis, Bindi says that surgery gave her a new lease on life.
Now, she uses her voice to raise awareness about the condition and advocate for better education and diagnosis in women’s healthcare.
“I was so scared to share my story because I thought it was all in my head,” she said. “After a dozen doctors tell you you’re crazy, you start to believe them.”
The 26-year-old wildlife conservationist has now also suffered a ruptured appendix and required immediate surgery, causing her to miss the high-profile event that was to celebrate the legacy of the beloved Crocodile Hunter.
Bindi’s brother, Robert, confirmed the news to People magazine , assuring fans that she is recovering and being closely cared for by their mother, who has remained by her side throughout the ordeal.
“She’s going to be okay, but surgery – out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them,” Robert said.
According to her brother, Bindi had been experiencing discomfort in the days leading up to the event but had intended to power through the pain.
Robert added: “She came to Las Vegas and was ready to put on a brave face. She said, ‘I’m just going to tough it out.’ But the surgeon told her, ‘Your appendix is going. It’s got to come out.’”
