Robert Irwin: Finding Strength in the Vulnerability of Grief

About this episode

Robert Irwin discusses his experience of growing up with grief after the loss of his father, Steve Irwin.

Robert Irwin was just two when his dad, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, died. Now 22, Robert talks with Anderson about growing up with grief and how he's able to still "feel" his dad. For more of “All There Is with Anderson Cooper” visit cnn.com/allthereis. Host: Anderson Cooper Showrunner: Haley Thomas Producers: Chuck Hadad, Grace Walker, Emily Williams, Madeleine Thompson Associate Producer: Kyra Dahring Video Editor: Eric Zembrzuski Technical Director: Dan Dzula Bookers: Kerry Rubin and Kari Pricher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Anderson Cooper

Guest: Robert Irwin

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• family
• personal growth
• emotional strength
• childhood
• memory

Keywords

• grief
• Robert Irwin
• Steve Irwin
• Anderson Cooper
• loss
• emotional strength
• childhood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN Podcasts

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