Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman’s daughter shares a heartbreaking tribute following her father’s death.

Taylor Dinkelman shared a touching tribute to his father Dingo. instagram On Thursday, October 31, wildlife conservation officer and YouTuber called “South Africa’s” Steve Irwin” He died after being bitten by a poisonous snake..

The 14-year-old young man started his post with “To my father…” “This is still shocking and I never thought I would make a post like this. Dad, you were my hero and I couldn’t have asked for a better father. “Your kindness, laughter, and passion are some of the many things that make you so special.”

Taylor described her late father as someone who “lit up any room” and “put a smile on everyone’s face.”

“There will be a lot of you inside me forever. No matter what, you made me feel like everything was easier when you were here,” she continued, referring to Dingo’s 9-year-old son, Rex. “I knew you and Rex would sing together every morning.”

“No matter where I am, you are everywhere I look… Dad, I love you from the tips of your hair to your toes. “I love you so much I don’t know how to say it,” Taylor wrote.

In his emotional post, the youngster added that Dingo was the “best dad ever.”

“And I will try to raise my children the way you raised me, I will forever tell your stories and adventures… your legacy and your dreams… Much love from your Teeji Babes, your JT, Fisher Woman and most importantly your daughter. ,” she concluded. .

Along with her message, Taylor shared a series of photos of her father; these included one from her childhood, one of Dingo holding a fishing rod while standing by the sea, holding a fish next to her, kissing her on the cheek at school, and family photos. Dingo with his mother Kirsty Dinkelman and two siblings.

Dingo’s wife, Kirsty, announced his death in a statement on 26 October. expression It was posted on the African Reptiles and Venom Facebook page. According to the statement, he died a month after being bitten by a poisonous snake.

Kirsty had previously explained instagram In a statement released on September 30, it was stated that Dingo had an allergic reaction to the poison and went “straight into anaphylactic shock”, which led to him being placed in a medically induced coma.

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On Thursday, October 31, Kirsty released a three-part tribute. instagram to her late husband, to whom she confided her enthusiasm for sharing her passion for wildlife with her children.

He wrote in part: “One of Dingo’s greatest joys was having his family work so closely with him.” “Our three children, Taylor (14), Maddy (12) and Rex Dinkelman (9) were at the center of Dingo, who never missed an opportunity to express his love and pride for his family. Working together, we recently launched a new YouTube channel called ‘The Dinkelmans,’ focusing on wholesome family content, animal adventures and conservation.”

“…We love you Dingo and will always celebrate the incredible impact you had on each and every one of our lives. ,” Kirsty concluded heartfelt tribute.