Robert Irwin, a 21-year-old wildlife conservationist, broke down after his "Dancing with the Stars" performance, which was a dedication to his mom, Terri Irwin, and all mothers who have experienced grief after loss.
A weight lifted
In a backstage interview, Robert explained that the dance was a way for him to process his emotions, including grief over the loss of his late father, Steve Irwin.
Robert stated, "It was really hard to express that and really hard to actually get through a dance while internally you’re processing and getting all of these emotions out there."
Author's summary: Robert Irwin dedicates dance to his mom Terri.