Bindi Irwin Handled Health Issues 'Like a Champ' and Is Recovering

Bindi Irwin is on the mend after her latest medical emergency – this time involving her appendix – and a source tells Life & Style exclusively that her family and friends couldn’t be prouder.

“Bindi’s been through so much with her health, all the years of battling endometriosis were hell on her. But she’s one of the strongest people you’ll ever meet and not one to ever complain,” insiders close to the 2024 EndoFound Blossom Award recipient, 26, gush over her resilience.

“She was in serious pain, but she kept pushing through until she couldn’t anymore. When the doctors said it was appendicitis, she didn’t hesitate, she went straight in for surgery and handled it like a champ,” add the sources. “It was terrifying, especially after everything she’s already battled, but Bindi stayed calm and positive.”

Bindi shared an update with social media followers after undergoing surgery in May, thanking fans for their well-wishes in a video shared from her hospital bed.

“I just got out of surgery about an hour ago. I had my appendix removed. I also had 14 new endometriosis lesions that had to be removed, and they kindly stitched up my hernia,” the Dancing With the Stars alum said.

Bindi went on to thank the team of medical professionals at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and her relatives for their unwavering support.

“Sorry if I’m a little out of it in this video, but I just wanted you to know that I’m on the road to recovery, one step at a time. I am so lucky to have so much love in my life from my beautiful family,” Bindi said.

Bindi’s brother, Robert Irwin, told his sibling to “stay strong” in the comments section of her post while her husband, Chandler Powell, gushed over his spouse being the “strongest person I know.”

The Irwins have captured the hearts of fans around the world by continuing beloved zookeeper and conservationist Steve Irwin’s mission of wildlife conservation in the wake of his death in September 2006, carrying on his work through numerous rescue initiatives and more.

Bindi unfortunately had to miss her late father’s annual gala this year because her appendix ruptured.

“She’s going to be OK, but surgery — out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them,” Robert, 21, told People in an update.

“She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes. Health is so important — it really is,” he added. “Bindi has become an incredible advocate for women’s health, particularly, and I think it’s really important to prioritize getting help.”

Sources tell Life & Style the Crikey! It’s The Irwins alum’s brood is just as caring as she is.

“She’s always more worried about how her family is coping than herself. Her husband and mom totally rallied for her. Chandler barely left her bedside, and Terri made sure everything was handled at home and at the zoo.”

“Now she’s recovering and focused on healing but knowing Bindi she won’t sit still for long,” insiders add. “She’s already talking about getting back to work and back to the animals even though everyone is begging her to take it slow and rest more.”