Who is Rorie Buckley? Robert Irwin spotted cuddling Heath Ledger's niece during romantic beach date
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA: Robert Irwin is reportedly dating Rorie Buckley, the niece of Heath Ledger. On November 18, during a passionate beachside date in Queensland, the teenage son of the late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin was spotted cuddling up to Rorie, 18, and there were obvious signs of chemistry between them, reported Daily Mail.
The young couple can be seen in photos taken by New Idea magazine taking a stroll at dusk while grinning uncontrollably. The two soon found a path of grass and sat down there after purchasing hamburgers and fries from a neighborhood Grill'd restaurant. At this point, Robert threw his arms around the blonde beauty and gave her a massive bear hug during their beachside date. Both Robert and Rorie have kept their budding romance a secret, but Robert has been ostentatiously following their private Instagram account for some time, as per the outlet.
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Who is Rorie Buckley?
Scarlett Buckley, who resides in Perth, is the daughter of Nathan Buckley, a proprietor of a flooring firm, and Heath Ledger's sister, Kate, who runs a design and media production company. Rorie also has an identical twin sister named Scarlett.
Robert and Rorie have a lot in common as they both grew up in the spotlight following the tragic death of a family member. Scarlett's uncle Heath Ledger was discovered dead in January 2008 from an accidental prescription drug overdose when his Hollywood career was at its peak. Since then, Kate has committed to honoring the late Heath Ledger by establishing the Heath Ledger Scholarship for aspiring young Australian performers. "Heath is hugely important in the lives of my children,' she told Who magazine in 2018. "There's not a day that goes by that we don't share stories or talk about him. He is very much alive in our house."
Steve Irwin, Robert's father died on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44, after being punctured in the chest by a stingray. Irwin is survived by his wife Terri, their daughter Bindi, and their son Robert, who was just three years old at the time of his father's death. Robert and the Irwin family, like Heath's sister, have pledged to honor Steve through their conservationist work at Australia Zoo.
"What I am all about is continuing dad's legacy," Robert said in a recent Instagram video promoting Steve Irwin Day, which is on November 15. "He gave it his all. He was always there for us kids. He was the ultimate wildlife warrior and is our greatest inspiration," he said.
Robert has also recently been romantically linked to Lucia Field, the daughter of Blue Wiggle Anthony Field. Lucia, who acts in 'The Wiggles' with her father, and Robert were reportedly spotted cuddling up to one other earlier this month at Australia Zoo, stated Daily Mail.