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Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey announced their breakup via social media.robertirwinphotography/Instagram
Robert Irwin and girlfriend Rorie Buckey have called it quits after two years of dating.
Robert, the 20-year-old son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, made the announcement Friday in a joint statement with Buckey, 19, who shared the message via her Instagram Story.
“We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,” the statement read.
“We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” the pair elaborated.
“We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,” they wrote in part in a joint statement. Allison Voight / SplashNews.com The message was shared via Buckey’s Instagram Story. roriebuckey/InstagramRobert and his now-ex emphasized that they won’t be “commenting further” on the nature of their breakup, but added that they “really appreciate” their followers’ “respect” as they prioritize their “privacy at this time.”
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Listen to our weekly “We Hear” podcast Shop our exclusive merchWhile the young duo were rumored to be dating in 2022, they went Instagram-official in August 2023.
Robert and Buckey — who notably made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Sydney premiere of “Mission: Impossible 7” in July 2023 — navigated a long-distance romance, as he lives in Queensland, Australia, while she resides in Perth.
The young duo went Instagram official in August 2023 but were first romantically linked in 2022. robertirwinphotography/InstagramWhat the pair had in common was suffering the loss of a loved one in the public eye.
Robert was only 3 years old when his father, Steve, died at age 44 in September 2006 after sustaining a fatal stingray injury.
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Meanwhile, Buckey is the niece of late Aussie actor Heath Ledger, who tragically died in January 2008 at age 28 following a drug overdose.
Although they are no longer together, Robert’s older sister, Bindi Irwin, made it no secret that she was a big fan of Buckey.
Irwin and Buckey made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Sydney premiere of “Mission: Impossible 7” in July 2023. Getty Images for GQ Australia Robert is the son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, while Buckey is the niece of the late Heath Ledger. robertirwinphotography/InstagramThe 25-year-old mom of one — who shares daughter Grace, 2, with husband Chandler Powell — raved about Robert’s former love in a touching October 2023 Instagram post.
“Sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her dearly,” Bindi wrote, adding that her little girl was also a fervid admirer.
“You’ll usually see Grace just following her around because she adores her.”
