BREAKING NEWS Phil Robertson dead at 79: Duck Dynasty star passes away after devastating heath battle
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79, his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson said Sunday on Facebook.
'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' Korie said on Facebook. 'He reminded us often of the words of Paul, "you do not grieve like those who have no hope."
'"For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."'
Korie said her religious father-in-law had emphasized that death was a comeback to the kingdom of God.
She thanked people who had prayed for Phil, who dealt with Alzheimer's disease in his final months.
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'Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus,' she wrote. 'We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again.'
Korie said the Robertson family would continue to remember their late patriarch.
'We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life,' she said. 'We're having a private service for now, but we'll share details soon about a public celebration of his life.'
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