Phil Robertson, star and patriarch of Duck Dynasty, died aged 79, his household stated in a press release.
“We have fun at present that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, spouse of Willie Robertson, posted on Fb.
“Thanks for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, by his daring religion, and by his need to inform everybody who would hear the Good Information of Jesus. We’re grateful for his life on earth and can proceed the legacy of affection for God and love for others till we see him once more,” the put up continued.
Phil Robertson rose to fame after founding the Duck Commander searching firm that become a multi-million greenback enterprise.
The fact collection Duck Dynasty, which ran from 2012-2017, adopted the lives of the members of the Robertson household, turning them right into a a lot liked celebrities. In truth, the present grew to become the most-watched nonfiction cable collection in historical past only a 12 months after it first aired.
Earlier than turning into a TV character, Phil Robertson performed soccer at Louisiana Tech.
The varsity, the place he was a beginning quarterback, paid their tributes with a put up on the social media.
“We’re saddened to study of the passing of former LA Tech quarterback, Phil Robertson,” they stated in a press release. “Our ideas and prayers are with the Robertson household throughout this time.”
My dad has gone to be with the Lord at present! He shall be missed however we all know he’s in good palms, and our household is nice as a result of God is excellent! We’ll see him once more! #PhilRobertson #Jesus
— Jase Robertson (@JaseDuckman) May 26, 2025
His grandson Will Robertson posted a photograph from his childhood and wrote, “my Papaw Phil went dwelling to the Lord at present. His life, his testimony, and his devotion to God was so highly effective [sic].”
“i’m endlessly grateful for his time spent on earth, and that i’m grateful to know he’s sitting in his recliner speaking to Jesus. love you Papaw 🩶[sic].”
Robertson’s Alzheimer’s analysis was disclosed with the general public throughout an episode of Unashamed with the Robertson Household in December.
On the time, his son Willie instructed Fox Information Digital that his father was “battling a whole lot of various things proper now.”
“He’s received a blood dysfunction, after which he’s received the psychological points that could possibly be early [on-set] Alzheimer’s … and possibly some ministrokes due to his blood,” Willie instructed the publication. “And so, it could possibly be some stroke stuff occurring, that has occurred. So, we’re nonetheless checking on all that.
“However then he additionally has a again subject. He’s fractured his again and that’s the place the ache’s at. So, he’s sort of battling many alternative issues on the identical time.”
The Robertson household shall be again on TV with the collection Duck Dynasty: The Revival that can air this summer season. It should characteristic the lives of Willie and Korie Robertson, their grownup youngsters, and their grandkids as they proceed the household’s legacy.
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