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Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Duck Dynasty family, has passed away at age 79. His daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, shared the news on social media, expressing the family’s faith and celebrating his life. The family will hold a private service, with plans for a public celebration of life to be announced later.
In December, the Robertson family revealed that Phil had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. During an episode of the family’s podcast, Unashamed with the Robertson Family, his son Jase shared that Phil’s health was declining due to a blood disease in addition to Alzheimer’s.
Phil’s passing comes shortly before the premiere of Duck Dynasty: The Revival. While previously announced that he would not be part of the new series due to his health, the show will focus on his son Willie, daughter-in-law Korie, and their children and grandchildren as they navigate the future of the family business and legacy.