Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty' Patriarch, Dies at 79
In December, Robertson's family said on the 'Unashamed With the Robertson Family' that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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His daughter-in-law Korie Robertson posted the news to Facebook Sunday, writing, 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord. 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.'
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. 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.
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.'
'Duck Dynasty' aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017.
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