Terri Irwin celebrated her friend Russell Crowe’s 57th birthday with a heartfelt message.
On Friday, the American-born conservationist shared a photo on Twitter of the Hollywood actor wearing a South Sydney Rabbitohs cap as he carried a koala.
The 56-year-old wrote in the accompanying caption: ‘You may know that this week was @russellcrowe’s birthday.
Happy Birthday to you! Terri Irwin celebrated Russell Crowe’s 57th birthday with a special tribute post on Twitter, calling him a ‘loving son, loyal friend, wonderful dad’. She shared a photo of the Hollywood actor wearing a South Sydney Rabbitohs cap as he carried a koala
‘You may know that he’s a loving son, loyal friend, wonderful dad, and the most talented actor,’ she said.
Terri added: ‘But did you know that he is also a philanthropist & conservationist? His work to protect wildlife is also worth celebrating!’
In the past, both Terri and Russell were claimed to have been romantically linked, however nothing as ever eventuated between them.
In addition to a birthday greeting she added: ‘But did you know that he is also a philanthropist & conservationist? His work to protect wildlife is also worth celebrating!’
Old claims: In the past, both Terri and Russell were claimed to have been romantically linked, however nothing as ever eventuated between them. He is currently dating Britney Theriot, while Terri appears to still be single
He is currently dating Britney Theriot, an actress-turned-real estate agent from Louisiana. Meanwhile, Terri appears to still be single following the tragic death her husband Steve in 2006.
Steve, known to millions around the world as ‘the Crocodile Hunter’, was filming a documentary when he was fatally stabbed in the heart by a stingray barb on September 4, 2006 in Batt Reef, Queensland. He was 44 years old.
Terri’s sweet greeting for her long-time friend Russell comes after the Gladiator star tragically lost his father John Alexander this week.
Flashback: Steve, known to millions around the world as ‘the Crocodile Hunter’, was filming a documentary when he was fatally stabbed in the heart by a stingray barb on September 4, 2006 in Batt Reef, Queensland. He was 44 years old. Pictured are the Irwins in 2002
Heartbreak: On Tuesday, Russell announced the sad news of his father’s death in a series of Twitter posts. He wrote, ‘My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away’
On Tuesday, Russell announced the sad news of his father’s death in a series of Twitter posts.
He wrote: ‘I arrived back in the bush last night. Today, although the sun is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will forever be tinged with sadness.
‘My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away.
Tragic: Russell said ‘I’m posting this because I know there are people all over the world who’s heart he touched and who’s ribs he tickled with his sparkly eyes and his cheeky attitude to everyone, and everything
‘I’m posting this because I know there are people all over the world who’s heart he touched and who’s ribs he tickled with his sparkly eyes and his cheeky attitude to everyone, and everything, and this is probably as efficient a method as any to pass on the news.
‘John Alexander Crowe 13th March 1936 – 30th March 2021 Born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Passed away in Coffs Harbour, NSW, his home for the last 25 years. Rest In Peace.’
Crowe Senior was born in 1936 in New Zealand and passed away in Coffs Harbour – his home for the last 25 years. He is survived by wife Jocelyn and sons Terry and Russell.
Family ties: John is survived by wife Jocelyn (pictured together in 2005) and sons Terry and Russell. The pair previously worked as caterers on film sets – no doubt inspiring for Russell who later carved out a career in Hollywood