His daughter-in-law Korie Robertson announced his death on Facebook, months after the family announced he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
WASHINGTON — “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson died Sunday at 79.Â
Korie Robertson shared the news of Phil Robertson’s passing on Facebook. This comes after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a few months ago, with the family mentioning he was in the early stages of the disease back in December.
His cause of death is currently unknown.Â
In her Facebook post, Korie expressed that they find solace in knowing that Phil is now in the presence of the Lord. She also referenced a passage from the Bible that brought them comfort during this time.
The same Facebook post was shared to Phil’s official page as well.Â
In a podcast episode of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family,” Jase Robertson mentioned that his father had been dealing with a blood disorder that had been causing various health issues for quite some time.
In April, Jase said doctors told the family that ‘there’s no curing’ what Phil has and they would work to make him more comfortable amid the health struggles.Â
A private service will be held for the family, but Korie says details about a public celebration of his life will be announced soon.Â
“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,” the family said in a statement. “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 Robertson family rose to fame after Phil starred on the A&E show “Duck Dynasty” from 2012 to 2017. It ran for a total of 11 seasons.
