U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson honors Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson after his passing
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson honored Phil Robertson, patriarch of "Duck Dynasty," in a Facebook tribute after his passing Sunday.
Robertson died following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 79.
"We're praying for the Robertson family tonight and grateful for the extraordinary legacy of one of Louisiana's favorite sons," the post read. "We can't know this side of Heaven know countless many people were impacted for eternity by Phil's life and ministry. (Rom. 8:38-39)"
Robertson founded the Duck Commander brand in West Monroe. He started it by selling duck calls and hunting DVDs from the trunk of his car and has since sold more than 1 million duck calls.
He gained fame through the A&E reality series "Duck Dynasty," which showcased his family and their strong Christian faith. Known for his outspoken nature, Robertson was temporarily suspended from "Duck Dynasty" following controversial comments on homosexuality.
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