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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dead at 79
Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79. The former 'Duck Dynasty' star has passed away six months after his family shared his Alzheimer's battle. His son Willie Robertson and daughter-in-law Korie Robertson confirmed in an Instagram post: 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord. 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. '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. 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." The family will hold a private serve before a "public celebration" of his life. They concluded: '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". As well as Alzheimer's, Phil had a blood disease. First airing on A+E in 2012, reality show 'Duck Dynasty' ran for 11 seasons. It followed Phil, the founder of Duck Commander, a company that made duck calls and other products, and his family. The network said in a statement: 'We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family. 'Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and respect their privacy as they grieve.' Korie and Willie have a new spin-off reality series, 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival', which hits screens on May 28.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dead at 79
Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79. The former 'Duck Dynasty' star has passed away six months after his family shared his Alzheimer's battle. His son Willie Robertson and daughter-in-law Korie Robertson confirmed in an Instagram post: 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord. 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. '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. 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." The family will hold a private serve before a "public celebration" of his life. They concluded: '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". As well as Alzheimer's, Phil had a blood disease. First airing on A+E in 2012, reality show 'Duck Dynasty' ran for 11 seasons. It followed Phil, the founder of Duck Commander, a company that made duck calls and other products, and his family. The network said in a statement: 'We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family. 'Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and respect their privacy as they grieve.' Korie and Willie have a new spin-off reality series, 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival', which hits screens on May 28.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A+E Networks Launches Digital Division, Plans History.com Overhaul
A+E Networks, the Disney-Hearst joint venture that is better known for its cable networks than for its new-media expertise, said it would launch a new A+E Digital division aimed at diversifying its business and amplifying its digital presence. Ann McGowan, a media executive with experience at Dow Jones & Co. and NBCUniversal, has been named general manager of digital platforms, and will lead the new effort., She will report to Juliana Stock, the company's chief digital officer and chief marketing officer. A+E Digital encompasses dedicated brand sites, YouTube channels, SVOD platforms including A&E Crime Central, History Vault and Lifetime Movie Club, short form video creation, editorial newsletters and dozens of social handles across Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok. More from Variety 'Duck Dynasty' Revival Lands at A&E With 20 Episode, Two-Season Order Toby Byrne Will Succeed Peter Olsen at A+E Networks Ad-Sales Chief A+E Networks Settles 'Live PD' Lawsuit, Seals New Distribution Deal With Amazon as Part of Agreement 'A+E is an innovative creator of distinct content that permeates the entire multiplatform media ecosystem and I could not have more confidence in Ann's ability to lead our digital vision alongside our talented team,' said Stock, in a prepared statement. 'Her expertise in digital innovation and strategic leadership will be instrumental in advancing our efforts to continue to grow audience engagement, streamline operations, and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with viewers and advertising partners alike. This effort represents another exciting step for A+E, to meeting viewers wherever and however they are consuming content and addressing the needs of our audiences and partners, all while growing our reach, relevance, and revenue.' The new division's first initiative aims to beef up content tied to The revamped outlet will feature an expanded 'This Day in History: section, fresh articles connecting history to current trends, and next-day streaming of series from the company's History Channel. A+E plans to sell new advertising packages tied to the content. The new efforts are unveiled after a recent memo from Hearst's CEO, Steve Swartz, indicated that A+E faces challenges amid shifts in the media sector. 'It was a tough year for our newspaper and magazine groups and our A+E Networks partnership with The Walt Disney Company, as the advertising market got much more competitive and such sectoral shifts as cord cutting, losses in search-related traffic and competition from generative AI led to lower profits,' he wrote. A+E said its focus on the new digital division would include new efforts aimed at personalization, community building, and creating innovative opportunities for advertisers to connect with audiences. Before joining A+E Networks, McGowan served as senior vice president of new ventures at Dow Jones, where she spearheaded strategies that expanded audio and video operations. She also held senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal, where she oversaw digital strategies for entertainment programming. While working for Showtime Networks, McGowan developed its first direct-to-consumer strategy. McGowan's career also includes roles at Lucent Technologies and Chase Manhattan Bank. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
