Steve Irwin's widow, Terri, is still waiting for the late "Crocodile Hunter" to come home and "walk through the door."

The 42-year-old widow is struggling to come to terms with the death of the Australian conservationist, who was killed last September aged just 44.

She said: "It's extremely difficult. Part of me is still waiting for the day that he walks through the door."

Terri also revealed she and her children, Bindi, eight, and three-year-old Bob often watch Steve's old TV shows.

She added: "We have so much footage of Steve and we watch it, so it's like we almost get to see him every day. The kids and I have good days and bad, but you just deal with it as it comes."

Steve was killed when his heart was pierced by a stingray barb while he was filming a documentary off the Great Barrier Reef last year.

Terri has refused to blame the sea creature for her husband's attack, and recently urged fans of the naturalist to respect stingrays.

She said: "If Steve had come out the other side, I am sure he would have used it as an educational tool.

"Everybody understands the rules of rays, now. I think people should love rays. They are cute little pancakes in the ocean and their only defense is that incredible barb."

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READER COMMENTS (1)
May 1, 2008 - 03:45PM - Robert
Well the croc hunter was truly a good guy and its kinda sad to know that he's gone. Still today i find it hard that he ain't around no more because he was the only guy i saw on T.v who had so much love for the animals you know. In all truth i wish i could say more or do more for the family who lost the greatest dad in the world but all i can send is my blessings and my love.

Live long crocodile hunter we won't forget you.

You friend,

~Robert

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