'Duck Dynasty' patriarch Phil Robertson dies at 79 just months after Alzheimer's diagnosis was revealed

WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA: 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson died at 79, his family announced on Sunday, May 25. 

His son, Jase Robertson, wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "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!"

Phil Robertson's Alzheimer's diagnosis was revealed just months before his death

The reality show star's cause of death was not immediately revealed. However, Jase Robertson said on the family's podcast in December 2024 that his father was in the "early stages" of Alzheimer's disease, according to CBS News.

He further explained that his father's Alzheimer's "accelerated, and it's causing problems with his entire body," and added, "He's just not doing well. He's really struggling."

Jase once again spoke more about his father's health on the April 2 episode of the podcast and said that Phil was "not good," according to People.

In a tribute, Phil's granddaughter, Sadie Robertson Huff, wrote on Instagram, "One of the last things he said to me was 'full strength ahead!' Amen!"

Phil was a high school quarterback who went on to play at Louisiana Tech and started ahead of future four-time Super Bowl winner and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw in 1966 and 1967.

Moreover, he created and patented the Duck Commander duck call. He went on to name the company he incorporated in the early 1970s, Duck Commander. 

In addition to duck calls, the company expanded into selling a variety of other products under other brand names, such as fishing equipment, deer calls, and even truck accessories. Phil's son, Willie Robertson, currently serves as the company's CEO.

The reality series 'Duck Dynasty', which ran from 2012 to 2017, followed the lives of the members of the Robertson family.

He was briefly suspended from 'Duck Dynasty' in 2013 after stating that homosexuality was a sin, and his time-out lasted just nine days, according to The Daily Beast.

Moreover, in 2014, Phil made headlines for the wrong reasons when he described AIDS as God’s punishment for "immoral" behavior, per the outlet.

Internet pays tribute to Phil Robertson after his death at 79

Several internet users and fans paid tribute to Phil Roberston, who died at 79, months after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

One wrote, "All of God's grace and blessings to you and the family, my friend. Grateful that Phil is in the arms of his Father," while another added, "Sending our heartfelt condolences."

A person stated, "His life testimony is a witness to the power of JESUS & redemption! He walks in the presence of our King right now! Prayers of comfort, Hase to your inspirational family!!!" whereas one simply mentioned, "RIP to a legend."

An individual sais, "Phil was a warrior for Jesus! God bless your family," while one more tweeted, "If I can be 1/4 of the man Phil was, I can be proud of my life in the end. Hugs to all you family, but we all know he is now in Paradise with our Father. Heaven gained another true Saint today."

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