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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at 79 after Alzheimer's battle
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the hit reality TV series Duck Dynasty and founder of the Duck Commander brand, has died at the age of 79. His passing was confirmed by his family on Sunday, following his recent diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. Robertson's daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, shared the news on Facebook, writing, 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.' She added that Robertson lived a life of bold faith and always shared the message of Jesus Christ with others. Robertson was a teacher and commercial fisherman before inventing the Duck Commander duck call, which led to the creation of a multi-million dollar hunting gear company now led by his son, Willie Robertson. The family's success was chronicled in Duck Dynasty, which aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017 and became the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history by 2013. The show featured Phil Robertson, his brother Si, and his sons Jase, Willie, and Jep, along with other family members and co-workers. Despite controversy in 2013 that led to a brief suspension over comments about homosexuality, Robertson remained a central figure in the series. While Phil Robertson won't appear in the upcoming A&E reboot Duck Dynasty: Revival, his legacy continues through his family and their business. A film based on his life, The Blind – The True Story of the Robertson Family, was released in 2023. The family plans to hold a private service with details about a public celebration to be announced later.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duck Dynasty 's Bella Robertson Details Fertility Journey
Originally appeared on E! Online Bella Robertson is letting fans in. The reality star—who is married to Jacob Mayo—will be opening up about her fertility struggles on the upcoming Duck Dynasty: Revival and recently shared how tough it is to have people on social media constantly ask her when she's going to have kids. "I think people just don't know what they're talking about or who they're talking to," Bella said in a joint interview with Jacob for Us Weekly published May 21. "We share a story of infertility in the show and that's something that we haven't really shared publicly that much, but that's something that others just don't know." The 26-year-old added, "When you just look at someone on social media, you can't know what anyone's going through." The couple—who got married in 2021—went on to share what they've learned through the ups and downs of trying to start a family of their own. More from E! Online Sean "Diddy" Combs Speaks Out in Court With 4-Word Message During Sex Crimes Trial How Much Money Does an American Idol Winner Get? Everything to Know After Jamal Roberts' Victory Kourtney Kardashian Details Nursing "the Fever Out" of Her Kids Instead of Using Medication 'I think what we've learned in marriage—and you'll see in our story in the show—is that I wish getting pregnant and having kids was as easy as people act like it is," Jacob, 26, explained. "Just, 'Oh, I can just pop out a kid' or 'If we want to wait, we get to choose to wait.' It's not that transactional of a thing." 'I think that's kind of the reason when people say stuff, it's just like if it was easy or if it was easy not to, we would,' he continued. 'But it's not that simple I would say.' 'It was not an easy decision,' Bella explained. "I don't think we necessarily intended on sharing it even, but it felt is just one of the ways that we are showing up and being our authentic selves on this new show." The couple's insight comes after it recently announced that Bella will return to TV with Jacob alongside the rest of their family in Duck Dynasty: Revival, which premieres on A&E May 28, eight years after Duck Dynasty finished its 11-season run in 2017. 'It was not an easy decision,' Bella explained. "I don't think we necessarily intended on sharing it even, but it felt is just one of the ways that we are showing up and being our authentic selves on this new show." The couple's insight comes after it recently announced that Bella will return to TV with Jacob alongside the rest of their family in Duck Dynasty: Revival, which premieres on A&E May 28, eight years after Duck Dynasty finished its 11-season run in 2017. "With their dynasty expanding into more than just ducks," the announcement said, "Willie and Korie will bring their signature humor and family fun as they grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander, watching the kids navigate marriage, children and businesses of their own, and passing down the family legacy." Keep reading for more stars who have opened up about their fertility journeys... Whitney PortMichelle YeohEveMary BonnetErin Andrews
