{"id":118857,"date":"2025-10-13T08:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/118857\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:03:11","slug":"robert-irwin-shares-tough-health-update-on-beloved-family-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/118857\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Irwin Shares \u2018Tough\u2019 Health Update on Beloved Family Member"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/robert-irwin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Robert Irwin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Robert Irwin<\/a> shared a \u201ctough\u201d health update on a beloved family member, his dog Stella, amid the conservationist competing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/dancing-with-the-stars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dancing With the Stars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dancing With the Stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Sunday, October 12, Irwin, 21, took to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPt0SRskV5F\/?img_index=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a> with sad news about his pug.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis is a tough one. I wanted to give an unfortunate update on my sweet little pup, Stella,\u201d the son of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/the-crocodile-hunter\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Crocodile Hunter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Crocodile Hunter<\/a> stars Terri Irwin and the late <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/steve-irwin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Steve Irwin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Steve Irwin<\/a> wrote. \u201cA mass was discovered that ended up being cancerous. We still don\u2019t know the full extent of the cancer. I have faith she\u2019ll be in the clear.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Robert added alongside a black-and-white photo of himself and Stella, \u201cShe is such an important part of our little fam, so it\u2019s been stressful to say the least being away from home and away from her while she goes through this. I know you guys love seeing her and I love sharing her with you so wanted to give an update\u2026 she is doing ok post-surgery so far, she\u2019s my little bestie &amp; one tough cookie.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the comments, Irwin\u2019s fans showered him with words of support during this difficult time with his pet. His older sister, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/bindi-irwin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bindi Irwin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bindi Irwin<\/a>, 27,\u00a0 declared, \u201cShe\u2019s such a strong and beautiful little soul.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">DWTS co-host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/julianne-hough\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Julianne Hough;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Julianne Hough<\/a> and pro dancer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/sasha-farber\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sasha Farber;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sasha Farber<\/a> both posted a single red heart emoji.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Irwin\u2019s DWTS competitor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/boy-meets-world\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Boy Meets World;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Boy Meets World<\/a> star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/danielle-fishel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Danielle Fishel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Danielle Fishel<\/a>, commented, \u201cRobert, I\u2019m praying for your sweet Stella to make a full recovery.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another DWTS competitor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/show\/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/a> star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/people\/whitney-leavitt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Whitney Leavitt;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Whitney Leavitt<\/a>, wrote, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry. Praying she makes a full recovery<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bcec9a9a0d21246f895ab80a79688566.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One of Irwin\u2019s fan shared, \u201cWishing Stella all the best, praying she makes a full recovery<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">, as a different Instagram user echoed, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry she\u2019s so cute<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9d4751fca537a508aa7feba624e815b2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">sending love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, yet another DWTS fan commented, \u201cSending so much love and prayers!<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\u2764\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8c75ef41688e6963ae55b5674e1ba76e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u2764<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hopefully, Stella is able to make a full recovery and spend many more years with her doting dog-dad!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Dancing With the Stars, Tuesdays, 8\/7c, ABC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the latest entertainment news on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TV Insider;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TV Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Robert Irwin shared a \u201ctough\u201d health update on a beloved family member, his dog Stella, amid the conservationist&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":118858,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[268],"tags":[48655,434,49461,5071,18,117,19,17,48656,48658],"class_list":{"0":"post-118857","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-bindi-irwin","9":"tag-celebrities","10":"tag-crocodile-hunter","11":"tag-dancing-with-the-stars","12":"tag-eire","13":"tag-entertainment","14":"tag-ie","15":"tag-ireland","16":"tag-robert-irwin","17":"tag-terri-irwin"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118857"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118857\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118858"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}