Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi rushed for emergency surgery in scary update from hospital

The daughter of Steve Irwin has shared that she was forced to undergo emergency surgery after a worrying health discovery over the weekend. The 26-year-old suffered a and was rushed into surgery, just hours before she was due to attend the annual Steve Irwin Gala, which honours her late father.

In a video posted to her Instagram account, she spoke from a hospital bed as she was wired up to medical appliances. She had an oxygen tube in her nose and IV drips in her hands while dressed in a hospital gown. Bindi went on to explain that the surgery was a necessity after doctors found several medical issues.

Sharing that she is now on the road to recovery, Bindi wrote: "I am so thankful that I got the help I needed with Dr. Seckin and Dr. Chu at Lenox Hill Hospital. After many months of a grumbly appendix, I finally had to seek help the day of our Steve Irwin Gala.

"After consulting with Dr. Seckin, we agreed that if I flew to New York, he could also check for endometriosis again. Surgery was a success. My appendix was removed, along with another 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago). I also had a repair to a large hernia I acquired through childbirth four years ago."

She continued: "Thankfully, I am on the road to recovery. I appreciate all the kind messages I've received and the support for our Gala in Las Vegas. Credit to Robert for hosting the evening, he did such an incredible job raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors.

"And thanks to my family for always being there for me. I have so much love for dear Chandler & sweet Grace. Thank you to Mum for being there with me every step of the way. And rest assured, I'll see you at the next Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane this November. One day at a time. Time to heal now. Sending my love to you all."

Bindi wasn't the only one to miss the event as her mum, Terri, stayed at the hospital with her to support her. However brother Robert was in attendance as he kept everyone updated on his sister's situation.

Robert explained that Bindi had been suffering some pain in the lead up to the gala but had tried to soldier on, saying that she was going to "tough it out". He explained: "But the surgeon told her, 'Your appendix is going. It's got to come out.'"