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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duck Dynasty 's Korie Robertson Details Phil Robertson's Health Decline
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. More from E! Online Shaboozey Speaks Out After Seemingly Rolling His Eyes at Megan Moroney Comment at AMAs How The Handmaid's Tale Series Finale Ended After 6 Seasons—With One Big Burning Question Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson Details Final Moments with Grandfather Phil Robertson '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.' For more from Phil's life, keep reading. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How did Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson die? Here is what he was recently diagnosed with
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson died on May 25 at 79 years old. The Robertson family did not immediately specify the cause of death, however, the family had previously mentioned Phil's health issues. Last December, Phil Robertson's son, Jase Robertson, opened up about his father being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and a blood disorder. During an episode of the "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" podcast that aired on Dec. 6, Jase revealed that his father was battling Alzheimer's. On the same podcast episode, Jase said that his father's memory was not "what it once was." In addition to this, Phil was also dealing with a blood disorder. Jase explained that, while unsure of the exact name of the blood disorder, doctors said that Phil had a kind of blood disease. 'We were trying to figure out the diagnosis, but according to the doctors, they are sure that he has some sort of blood disease that's causing all kinds of problems," said Jase. By December, the blood disorder had accelerated and was affecting Phil's entire body. During Jan. 2025, A&E announced a "Duck Dynasty" reboot titled "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" that is scheduled to premiere this summer. The new series will air on June 1, 2025, and will follow the lives of Willie and Korie Robertson, as well as their growing family and the future of the Duck Commander business. Due to issues with health, Phil was not going to be involved in the reboot. The new series is still set to air on the expected date despite Phil's death. Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: How did Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson die? What to know about diagnosis
Global News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
‘Duck Dynasty' patriarch Phil Robertson dead at 79
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79. In an emotional Instagram post, Phil's son, Willie Robertson, and his daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, confirmed his death on May 25. 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' the couple wrote. '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, by his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen (to) 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 post concluded. Story continues below advertisement A cause of death was not immediately shared. The reality TV star's family previously shared in December that Phil was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Phil's son, Jase Robertson, posted a tribute to his father on X, writing, 'My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed and we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again.' 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! #PhilRobertson #Jesus — Jase Robertson (@JaseDuckman) May 26, 2025 Story continues below advertisement Phil's granddaughter, Sadie Robertson Huff, shared a post on Instagram with a series of photos of her grandfather. '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,' she wrote. 'Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come. One of the last things he said to me was 'full strength ahead!' Amen,' Robertson Huff added. The official Instagram account for Duck Dynasty also shared a statement after news of Phil's death spread. Story continues below advertisement '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,' the statement read. Jase shared that the patriarch was diagnosed with the 'early stages' of Alzheimer's disease on a Dec. 6 episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Phil's not doing well. I think I spoke on the 1000th podcast. We were trying to figure out the diagnosis, but according to the doctors, they are sure that he has some sort of blood disease causing all kinds of problems,' he said at the time. Story continues below advertisement Jase said that the disease had 'accelerated, and it's causing problems with his entire body.' 'And he has early stages of Alzheimer's. So, if you put those things together, he's just not doing well. He's really struggling,' Jase added. He told fans of the family that his father wanted to return to work. 'I'm like, 'Well Phil, you can barely walk around without crying out in pain, and your memory is not what it once was.' He's like, 'Tell me about it.' So he is literally unable to — I think he would agree — to just sit down and have a conversation,' he said. 'We're trying to do a lot of things to figure out how to make him more comfortable and maybe help with his memory,' Jase added. Story continues below advertisement 'We've got a team of doctors and then we have another set of doctors who are looking at all the test(s) and they're all in agreement that there's no curing what he has. And so you know, what do you do? We're trying to make him a little more comfortable,' he said. According to the Mayo Clinic, Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. It begins with the appearance of a build-up of proteins in the form of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which causes brain cells to die over time and the brain to shrink. Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include forgetting recent events or conversations. Over time, the disease leads to serious memory loss and affects a person's ability to do everyday tasks. There is currently no cure. 0:36 Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty says he has 3 things in common with Trump Phil and his extended family became wealthy manufacturing duck calls — called Duck Commander — and were turned into TV and pop culture stars by Duck Dynasty, which has set cable ratings records for a non-fiction series. Story continues below advertisement The series ran for 11 seasons before the family announced the show was coming to an end. 'After five years, we've decided … as a family for this to be the final chapter of the Duck Dynasty series,' Jase said. The immensely popular show premiered in 2012 and broke multiple records for viewership right out of the gate, averaging more than 11 million viewers in Season 4. In the past years, people slowly stopped watching the show, due in part to Phil's well-publicized homophobic comments. In 2013, Phil was suspended for a brief period from Duck Dynasty filming because of the hostile remarks. He told GQ magazine that the Bible views gay people as sinners akin to adulterers, prostitutes and swindlers. He returned to the show after a 'hiatus.' 'We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson's comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and not reflected in the series Duck Dynasty,' A&E, the network that aired Duck Dynasty, said in a statement at the time. In 2017,it was announced that Phil was returning to TV but leaving the rest of the Duck Dynasty cast at home after he struck a deal with conservative digital network CRTV for a new series titled In the Woods With Phil. Story continues below advertisement The series focused on Phil's personal thoughts on various topics and ran for one season. In the first clip from the show, he spoke about his brief suspension from A&E for his offensive comments in the GQ story. 'What does a man do when they try to run him out of town for quoting a Bible verse?' Phil asked. 'I'll tell you what he does: he goes deep into the woods.' For far too long we've been told to shut up. Are you ready for In the Woods with Phil on @CRTV? — Phil Robertson (@DuckCommanderPR) October 12, 2017 Phil also said that he planned to reject 'political correctness' with his spin-off show. 'For far too long we have been told to shut up. No more. Here's the deal, America. These are my woods. Out here, I call the shots. Out here, we reject political correctness, or as I like to say, 'pontificated crap,'' he said. Story continues below advertisement Phil's death comes as the Duck Dynasty franchise is set to return to TV with Duck Dynasty: The Revival on June 1. The show will follow Willie and Korie Robertson and their family of six as they 'grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander,' according to the show's synopsis. A&E has already ordered two seasons of the spin-off, with 20 episodes for each season. — With files from Global News' Chris Jancelewicz
Boston Globe
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty' patriarch, dies at 79
Phil Robertson was one of the stars of 'Duck Dynasty,' an A&E series that stars his family -- Robertson and his wife, Kay; their sons; the sons' wives; an uncle and some grandchildren -- and revolves loosely around their duck hunting gear business. Robertson was born April 24, 1946, in Vivian, a rural town in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, as one of seven children. Advertisement He attended Louisiana Tech University on a football scholarship and after receiving his bachelor's degree in physical education and a master's in education, spent several years teaching in Louisiana schools. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Unsatisfied with the existing duck calls on the market, Robertson set out to craft his own. In 1972, he whittled what would become the signature product of his company, Duck Commander, which he founded the following year. Robertson was initially opposed to the idea of a television show, his son Willie told The New York Times in 2013. 'He said, 'I'm already as famous as I want to be.'' Willie Robertson said. 'I explained to him: 'Phil, this can expand your platform to talk about the things you like to talk about,'' including his Christian faith. Advertisement 'Duck Dynasty,' which ran over 11 seasons from 2012 to 2017, once ranked among the most popular shows on cable and had as many as 12 million viewers. It is loosely centered on the Duck Commander business, headed by Willie, Phil Robertson's third son with Kay. It drew fans for its idiosyncratic humor, the characters' offbeat antics and the way the family was able to mine self-deprecating wisdom from the redneck caricature. The family was also notably one of the first in the reality television industry to openly admit that their show was staged, describing it as 'guided reality' in which producers would often sketch out the parameters of a situation and have the family live it. That helped the show solidify the idea that distinguishing between real and fake isn't really important in reality television. The show has occasionally courted controversy. In 2013, Robertson was briefly suspended from the show after an interview surfaced in which he had made statements that were widely seen as offensive to gay people. But the network quickly reinstated him under pressure from fans and after the family issued a statement saying in effect that there would be no show without their patriarch. Last year, Jase Robertson said on the family's podcast, 'Unashamed with the Robertson Family,' that his father had early stage Alzheimer's. 'Phil's not doing well,' Jase said, adding that Robertson also had a 'blood disease causing all kinds of problems.' Robertson's survivors include his wife; his sons Alan, Jase, Jep and Willie; and several grandchildren. This article originally appeared in
Miami Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Sadie Robertson shares last words grandfather, Phil Robertson, said to her
Following his Alzheimer's diagnosis, the star of 'Duck Dynasty' and the patriarch of the Robertson family, Phil Robertson, has died. He was 79 years old. News of his death was shared first by his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson on Facebook. The May 25 post read, 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.' Korie Robertson, who is married to Willie Robertson, continued, writing, '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,' Korie Robertson concluded her post. '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.' Phil Robertson's diagnosis was first shared by his son, Jase Robertson, during a December episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. Jace Robertson revealed that although Phil Robertson was in the 'early stage,' he added that things had 'accelerated, and it's causing problems with his entire body.' Honestly, Jace Robertson told his listeners that his father was 'just not doing well. He's really struggling.' Korie and Willie Robertson's daughter, Sadie Robertson, later recalled her last moments with her grandfather on Instagram. ''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,' Sadie Robertson began her statement. '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,' she shared. '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.' Sadie Robertson then shared some of the last words Phil Robertson shared with her. 'One of the last things he said to me was 'full strength ahead!' Amen!'
