Duck Dynasty 's Korie Robertson Details Phil Robertson's Health Decline

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Originally appeared on E! Online
Phil Robertson's family knew their time with him was coming to a close.
Just before the Duck Dynasty patriarch died at the age of 79, his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson shared Phil's health had taken a start turn for the worse.
In fact, Korie—married to Phil's son Willie Robertson—told The New York Post in the days leading up to Phil's death that his health was 'declining really rapidly,' noting it was 'so hard to watch' for the family.
'But he's so loved,' she added. 'And all the family is just coming around him and taking really good care of him.'
It was an echo of what Phil's son Jase Robertson had shared weeks earlier amid his father's health challenges.
'We're doing the best we can,' the 55-year-old explained during the April 2 episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. 'I think that's just what you do.'
And on May 25, Korie confirmed on social media Phil was 'now with the lord,' five months after the family publicly shared his diagnosis with Alzhemier's disease.
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'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 wrote on Facebook, adding to the many fans of the A&E series, "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."
Following his passing, Phil's granddaughter Sadie Robertson—daughter to Korie and Willie—shared additional insight into her final moments with her grandfather.
According to the 27-year-old, Phil's faith played a large role during the end of his life.
'As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse…' Sadie wrote in her May 25 tribute, after quoting from Corinthians. 'He has already experienced this on earth—going from dead to alive by the power of Christ!'
She continued, 'One of the last things he said to me was 'full strength ahead!' Amen!'
Sadie's husband, Christian Huff, offered his support on the post, writing alongside a red heart, 'Full strength ahead.'
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