Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty Actor, Dies At 79 After Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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26-05-2025

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Phil Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty, passed away at 79 after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. His family shared heartfelt tributes on social media.
Phil Robertson, the heart and soul behind the hit reality show Duck Dynasty, has passed away at the age of 79. The news comes just months after the family revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
His son Jase Robertson shared the heartfelt news on X (formerly Twitter), writing, 'My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed but we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again!"
Granddaughter Sadie Robertson Huff also honoured her grandfather with a moving Instagram tribute, sharing cherished family memories captured in photos over the years.
In a joint post, Phil's son Willie Robertson and his wife Korie wrote, 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord." They continued, 'Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life. We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life. We're having a private service for now, but we'll share details soon about a public celebration of his life."
Phil's battle with Alzheimer's was first shared during the December 6 episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. Jase opened up about the difficult news, mentioning that his father had been diagnosed in the early phases of the disease.
Since then, things have taken a turn for the worse. Jase explained that the condition has rapidly progressed and is now affecting Phil's overall health. 'He's having a tough time," Jase said. 'It's not just memory anymore — it's impacting his whole body."
Several months later, on the April 2 episode of the Unashamed podcast, Jase revisited his father Phil's ongoing health challenges: 'He's not good," he told listeners.
Jase shared that the family is focused on keeping Phil as comfortable as possible. 'We're doing everything we can," he said. 'At this point, that's all you really can do."
Duck Dynasty originally aired on A&E and offered an inside look at the lives of the Robertson family – Phil and Kay Robertson, their sons Jase, Willie, and Jep, as well as their grandchildren and a handful of quirky employees. The show captured their day-to-day adventures at Duck Commander, the family's duck call business.
After an 11-season run, the series wrapped up in 2017 but left behind a legacy of memorable moments and several spinoffs like Going Si-Ral, Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty, At Home with the Robertsons, and Duck Family Treasure. In January, A&E revealed that the Robertsons would be back with Duck Dynasty: The Revival, bringing new stories to longtime fans.
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