“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has died on the age of 79, his household introduced on Sunday.
Robertson, well-known for founding the Duck Commander searching firm that grew to become the main target of his A&E present, had beforehand battled a number of well being situations, together with Alzheimer’s illness.
The TV character’s daughter-in-law Korie Robertson introduced his dying on Instagram Sunday evening.
“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” Korie Robertson’s put up learn.
“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,” the put up continued.
Korie Robertson added that the household can have a personal service however will share particulars “about a public celebration of his life.”
“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,” she added. “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.”
Years earlier than changing into well-known on tv, Robertson performed soccer at Louisana Tech. He was a beginning quarterback whereas NFL legend Terry Bradshaw was his backup.
Robertson later based Duck Commander in 1972. The “Duck Dynasty” tv present premiered 40 years later, in 2012, earlier than it resulted in 2017.
Throughout a December episode of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family,” Robertson’s analysis with Alzheimer’s illness was introduced. His son Willie Robertson later spoke with Fox Information Digital by cellphone, saying that Phil was “battling a lot of different things right now.”
“He’s got a blood disorder, and then he’s got the mental issues that could be early [on-set] Alzheimer’s … and probably some ministrokes because of his blood,” Willie defined. “And so, it could be some stroke stuff happening, that has happened. So, we’re still checking on all that.”
“But then he also has a back issue. He’s fractured his back and that’s where the pain’s at. So, he’s kind of battling many different things at the same time.”
In April, Robertson’s members of the family opened up concerning the patriarch’s well being situation once more, which appeared grim.
“The No. 1 question I get everywhere I go [is], ‘How’s your dad doing?’ Now, I’m just giving the blunt truth. I say, ‘Not good,’” son Jase Robertson mentioned.
He added, “We’re making him comfortable and we’re doing the best we can. I think that’s just what you do.”
Fox Information Digital’s Elizabeth Stanton contributed to this report.
