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Robert Irwin<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Rorie Buckey have broken up after two years of dating.<\/span><\/p>\n Robert, 20, took to his Instagram Story on Friday to share a joint statement, in which he said they “decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all of the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future.”<\/span><\/p>\n He added, “We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths.” In closing, Robert said the former couple will not be commenting further on the breakup and they “really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.”<\/span><\/p>\n Robert and Rorie, 20, were <\/span>first linked<\/a> in November 2022, after they were\u00a0<\/span>spotted out on a date<\/a>\u00a0in Queensland. They kept to themselves for the most part, but they made things\u00a0<\/span>red carpet official<\/a>\u00a0at the Sydney premiere of\u00a0<\/span>Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One<\/em><\/a>\u00a0in July 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Like Robert, whose father was the late and beloved zookeeper-conservationist\u00a0<\/span>Steve Irwin<\/a>, Rorie also has a famous family connection. Her mom, Kate Ledger, is the sister of late Australian actor\u00a0<\/span>Heath Ledger<\/a>. Kate owns a design and media productions company, and Rorie’s father, Nathan Buckey, is a floor coverings store owner. Rorie also has an identical sister, Scarlett.<\/span><\/p>\n Following the red-carpet debut, things seemed to be going great for Robert and Rorie. So much so, Robert’s sister,\u00a0<\/span>Bindi Irwin<\/a>, gushed over Rorie in a <\/span>sweet family photo<\/a> that featured her husband, Chandler Powell.<\/span><\/p>\n After paying tribute to her mom and brother, Bindi then gave Rorie the seal of approval.<\/span><\/p>\n “My brother\u2019s gorgeous girlfriend, @roriebuckey – Sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her dearly and you\u2019ll usually see Grace just following her around because she adores her,” Bindi wrote at the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n