Duck Dynasty make shock decision on how to handle Phil Robertson's death

Daily Mail​

3 days ago

Duck Dynasty 's revival series will not shine a light on Phil Robertson 's recent death at 79.
Insiders close to production told TMZ Tuesday that the show's second season will be used to address the passing of the family patriarch.
Sources with production on the A&E franchise said that cameras were not present to document Phil's tragic final days, in which he battled both Alzheimer's disease and a blood ailment.
The creative rationale behind the decision was that the Robertson family didn't want to force content into the show's first season, which had already been completed. Phil was never linked to the show in any capacity, the outlet noted.
Dailymail.com has reached out to A&E to elaborate on its decision to stall the coverage of Phil's passing until season two.
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Sadie Robertson Huff on Monday revealed the empowering message her late grandfather Phil Robertson sent her prior to his passing. She posted a statement Sunday to her 5.2 million Instagram followers referencing her faith and one of her final exchanges with her beloved grandfather.
The Monroe, Louisiana native, 27, who hosts a podcast titled WHOA, That's Good, recalled, 'One of the last things he said to me was "full strength ahead!" Amen!'
Sadie previously posted a Bible verse she posted read, 'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.' – 2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬.'
She added, 'As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse… he has already experienced this on earth—going from dead to alive by the power of Christ! It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others. Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come.'
Dailymail.com has reached out to Sadie for further elaboration on the powerful statement.
Sadie on her social media Monday shared an older clip of her grandfather speaking about his religious convictions, and how he put his faith and hope in Jesus Christ - both in life and death. Sadie commented, 'This is it right here!' in regards to her grandpa's commentary.
Sadie also thanked the public for the kindness they have shown amid the family tragedy. She said: 'I've been overwhelmed today by all of the texts, DMs, posts, messages, articles, and words that have been sent and spoken about Papaw Phil and how he impacted so many.'
Sadie also added in her Instagram post Monday that she had underestimated the massive impact her grandfather had on the world, and efficacy in which he spread his message of father.
The Monroe, Louisiana native, 27,, who hosts a podcast titled WHOA, That's Good , recalled, 'One of the last things he said to me was "full strength ahead!" Amen!'
'I wrote in my post yesterday that he touched 'thousands,' and I can confidently correct that now to millions,' Sadie said. 'I can't stop thinking about how he lived in the middle of nowhere, in a small, humble home with no cell phone or computer, and yet his life touched millions with the hope of Jesus.'
Sadie said that her late grandfather reminded her 'of people in the Bible.'
She added: Not many lived with the end goal in mind as much as he did, and not many chose to spend their lives telling everyone they encountered like he did. He really believed it, and I know that he is alive in Christ fully today!
Sadie wrapped up her post Monday in saying of her grandfather: 'What a life of authenticity. What a legend.'
The professional hunter turned reality star's family announced the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, leaving fans devastated.
'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' Phil's daughter-in-law Korie Robertson said Sunday on Facebook.
Sadie thanked people who had prayed for Phil, who dealt with Alzheimer's disease in his final months. She recalled how he bravely told loved ones that he was not afraid of death and considered it a comeback to the kingdom of God.
Late last year, Robertson had received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease , his family said on the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. Phil's son Jase Robertson had previously said on the podcast that his father had been battling a blood disease.