Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies aged 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has dies aged 79, his family have confirmed.
The reality star's loved ones have confirmed his sad death five months after revealing he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in December.
His son Jase Robertson wrote on X: '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!'
Robertson's granddaughter Sadie Robertson Huff shared a piece of Bible scripture from Corinthians, which read: 'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.'
She added: '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!
Robertson's family confirmed his Alzheimer's diagnosis in December 2024 (Picture:)
He rose to fame with his family on reality show Duck Dynasty, which ran until 2017 (Picture: Art Streiber/THA/Shutterstock)
'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.
'One of the last things he said to me was 'full strength ahead!' Amen!'
And the late star's son Willie Robertson and his wife Korie said in a joint Instagram post: 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.'
They also reference the Bible, saying the reality star 'reminded us often of the words of Paul'.
The show sparked plenty of spin-offs (Picture: Karolina Wojtasik/THA/Shutterstock)
They quoted: '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.'
They thanked fans for their 'love and prayers', and anyone who has been 'impacted by his life saved by grace, by his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus'.
They continued: '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.'
Robertson's family quoted scripture in their tributes (Picture:)
His family made him 'comfortable' for his final weeks (Picture: Karolina Wojtasik/THA/Shutterstock)
In April, months after his diagnosis, Jase confirmed his father was 'not good'.
'We're making him comfortable, and we're doing the best we can. I think that's just what you do,' he said on the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast.
Phil and his wife Kay Robertson rose to fame on Duck Dynasty, which aired for 11 series until 2017, followed by plenty of spin-offs.
In January, it was confirmed a reboot was in the works as Duck Dynasty: The Revival.
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