The tragic detail about Terri Irwin's love life as she is linked to a mystery ...

She lost the love of her life 13 long years ago.

And as far as Terri Irwin is concerned, no man will ever replace her late husband, Steve Irwin, who was killed by a stingray in September 2006.

In fact, despite being linked to a string of high-profile men, including A-lister Russell Crowe, the 54-year-old has not dated anyone since Steve's tragic death.

Struggle: A tragic detail about Terri Irwin's love life has been revealed, as she is linked to a mystery man. She has also said she has been approached by women for dates. Terri is pictured with her daughter, Bindi Irwin

Struggle: A tragic detail about Terri Irwin's love life has been revealed, as she is linked to a mystery man. She has also said she has been approached by women for dates. Terri is pictured with her daughter, Bindi Irwin

Taking into account her time with Steve - whom she met in 1991- Terri has not dated in almost 30 years.

'I think it's wonderful when people who have lost someone find love again, but I'm not personally looking, and I haven't been on a date in 27 years,' Terri told People last year. 

Terri has not been short of offers, though - from both men and women.

Love of her life: She lost the love of her life 13 long years ago. And as far as Terri is concerned, no man will ever replace her late husband, Steve Irwin (right), who was killed by a stingray in September 2006

Love of her life: She lost the love of her life 13 long years ago. And as far as Terri is concerned, no man will ever replace her late husband, Steve Irwin (right), who was killed by a stingray in September 2006

'It's been so long, I've had a couple of lovely women ask me out because they figured that's the case. But I'm content. I have two beautiful kids, a really full plate,' Terri said.

'I've already had my happily ever after,' she added. 

Terri is mother to daughter Bindi Irwin, 20, and Robert Irwin, 15, whom she had with Steve. 

'I think it's wonderful when people who have lost someone find love again, but I'm not personally looking, and I haven't been on a date in 27 years,' Terri told People last year. Pictured from left: Robert, Terri, Steve and Bindi Irwin

'I think it's wonderful when people who have lost someone find love again, but I'm not personally looking, and I haven't been on a date in 27 years,' Terri told People last year. Pictured from left: Robert, Terri, Steve and Bindi Irwin

Terri and Steve were married for 14 years before the Crocodile Hunter's untimely death.

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