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The late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Irwin's wife Terri, daughter Bindi and son Bob are expected to attend the April 26 ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Irwin's best friend and director of Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors, Wes Mannion, will co-emcee the ceremony. https://twitter.com/AustraliaZoo/status/986387095097716736?tfw_siteupgruv&ref_srctwsrc%5Etfw&ref_urlhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.upgruv.com%2Fcrocodile-hunter-steve-irwin-to-receive-a-star-on-hollywoods-walk-of-fame-2561070859.html Honor: Steve Irwin to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 11 years after his tragic death... as wife Terri, daughter Bindi, and son Bob are expected to attend the ceremony. ABC Irwin became a global star, particularly in the US, for his crocodile wrangling exploits and wildlife conservation efforts. The world was shocked on September 4, 2006, when he died aged 44 after a stingray struck him with a barb to the heart while filming on the Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas. Wildlife warriors from around the world will attend the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner on May 5 in Beverly Hills to celebrate his life and legacy. International star: Irwin became a global star, particularly in the US, for his crocodile wrangling exploits and wildlife conservation efforts. Wire Image Meanwhile, the Irwins are set to star in their very own Animal Planet TV show later this year in Steve's honor. Making an appearance on Channel Seven's Sunrise earlier this year, Terri, 53, and son Robert, 14, spoke about the upcoming program and their hopes of honoring Steve's legacy from Australia Zoo. 'It's all about continuing dad's amazing work and inspiring others to become wildlife warriors,' Robert shared. Devastating: The world was shocked on September 4, 2006, when Steve died aged 44 after a stingray struck him with a barb to the heart while filming on the Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas Nerdist 'We're so excited for this new series – it's going to be absolutely amazing. There's never a dull moment here at Australia Zoo,' he added. When asked what they think Steve would think of the show, Robert shared: 'Well, I think that dad would be proud and that's what we hope. It is sort of our life mission to really continue his legacy. The Irwins are set to star in their very own Animal Planet TV show later this year in Steve's honor. Getty Images 'I would hope that we're making him proud and continue to do that work through this show.' See the family's reaction next... In a morning ceremony on April 26, Irwin will be the 2,635th person to receive a star on the walk. Talking to Channel 7, Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin confirmed they’d all be present at the ceremony. The spot will be on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Iguana Vintage Clothing Shop, which is cute. Jay Leno with Russell Crowe and Steve Irwin, 2003 - Photos - 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' through the years - NY Daily News “Really, a culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people who believe that Steve should totally get this recognition,” Terri told 7 News. One of those people was Russell Crowe, who Terri said wrote a letter of recommendation to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the overlords who determine which stars deserve a spot on the coveted walk. Russell Crowe and Teri Irwin (Metro) Also cute: a couple of Australian animals will be present at the ceremony, though Irwin specified that they already lived in Los Angeles. Steve Irwin passed away 12 years ago in 2006 when the 44-year-old was killed by a stingray during filming on the Great Barrier Reef. Credits: dailymail.co.uk and Pedestrian

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