When the wildlife advocate Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late wildlife personality Steve Irwin, was rushed to hospital during a recent trip to Las Vegas, the assumption was that she was dealing with a straightforward case of appendicitis. Instead, what followed was a reminder of a deeper health issue she's long been living with — endometriosis.
The 26-year-old Australian conservationist and daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin, underwent emergency surgery, which not only involved removing her appendix but also revealed 14 new endometriosis lesions. The procedure included the repair of a hernia as well. In an Instagram message to her supporters, recorded shortly after surgery, Irwin appeared pale but resolute, thanking her doctors and loved ones and vowing to recover 'one step at a time.'
