Steve Irwin awarded posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
His daughter Bindi said it was a "special day" for the Irwin family
The "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame, with 19-year-old daughter Bindi Irwin delivering a moving speech in memory of her father.
The well-loved Australian conservationist was killed when a stingray barb pierced his heart while he was filming a documentary in 2006. He was 44.
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Widow Terri Irwin, daughter Bindi and 14-year-old son Robert appeared in Los Angeles wearing khaki shirts as a nod to Steve, and – of course – they were joined by an actual anaconda.
"I'm going to get a little bit emotional because it's such a special day," Bindi said, through tears. "I have to tell you that I, never in my wildest dreams, imagined that this would become a reality, and this is such an honour as a family to continue on in dad's footsteps.
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"And mum, you're amazing, and together we will continue to fight for everything that dad worked so hard for. So thank you for being here today."
She added: "And you know what? We'll always be a family. So congratulations and woohoo!"
Son Robert, who was two when his father died, also took the microphone to deliver a few words – and Steve's widow Terri encouraged fans to remember his "love of everything".
Since Steve's death, the Irwin family has continued his conservationist work at the Australia Zoo.