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‘Duck Dynasty' Star Miss Kay Doing ‘So Much Better' After Health Scare
Duck Dynasty matriarch Miss Kay faced a series of health struggles after the death of her husband, Phil Robertston, on May 25. But today, Miss Kay is in better health—both mentally and physically. Here we take a look at the 77-year-old's struggles with depression and a serious fall, plus share an update on how the reality TV star is doing today. Miss Kay makes an 'unbelievable' health comeback In an interview with Fox News Digital on July 16, Phil and Miss Kay's son, Willie Robertson, shared a positive update on her health. "She is doing so much better," Willie said. "It's unbelievable how she made the turn. I think she was just really kind of depressed after Phil passed away. You know, you've been with somebody for 60 years, over 60 years, so just losing her soulmate and she is getting older.' 'She was struggling with that a bit, but man, she's bounced back, and she just went to church,' he continued. 'I think she's going out of town this weekend. She's traveling more. She's on our show.' Willie's wife, Korie Roberston, joked, 'She was on the 'Duck Call Room' podcast, and she said it was a proof of life video." Korie continued, 'She's been with us for a few things that we've been filming this week. So that's been really special… But yeah, she is getting older, and that comes with health issues, but she's doing really well." Miss Kay suffered previous health issues In April, Miss Kay's health had taken a downward turn following a fall that ultimately led to her being hospitalized. "She got an infection from a fall from a cut that had happened earlier," her son Jase Roberston, 55, explained on the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. "We were dealing with the fact that maybe this is it." Miss Kay recovered from the infection, but soon faced more hardships as her husband Phil battled with Alzheimer's disease. Five months after the Robertson's made Phil's Alzheimer's diagnosis public, they announced his passing on social media. The Duck Dynasty patriarch died at 79, days before the premiere of Duck Dynasty: The Revival. '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,' Korie Robertson wrote to Duck Dynasty fans on Facebook. "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." She struggled after her husband Phil's death Fans mourned the passing of Phil, sending love and prayers to the family amid the release of Duck Dynasty: The Revival. Miss Kay didn't attend the series premiere on June 1 in Monroe, Louisiana which concerned Duck Dynasty lovers. "Kay is not in the best of health," Willie, 53, told USA Today in an interview on June 5. "We're trying to help her out as much as we can." He said that many of Miss Kay's health struggles were related to Phil's passing. "Some of it is she is just depressed," he added. "She lost her partner of 60 years." "Mom was on the show at the beginning, so we have some sweet moments with her," Willie said. While Miss kay made an appearance in an early episode of the Duck Dynasty reboot, she was unable to be in later episodes due to her health. Want to read more about the Robertsons? Keep scrolling! The 'Duck Dynasty' Family Tree: See How Phil Robertson's Legacy Lives on Through Generations 'Duck Dynasty' Is Back! Read All About the Reboot and When You Can See It on Your Screens! Willie & Korie Robertson's 6 Kids Are All Grown Up—Here's What the 'Duck Dynasty' Family is Doing Now! Solve the daily Crossword
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Duck Dynasty star trolled over 'backhanded' pregnancy announcement for daughter, 18
Duck Dynasty star Jessica Robertson was trolled for her 'backhanded' pregnancy announcement for her daughter Priscilla, 18, this week. Robertson, 44, whose daughter Merritt, 21, is also pregnant, took to Instagram to announce Priscilla's pregnancy - admitting motherhood at such a young age 'isn't the plans we had laid out.' Sharing photos of Priscilla showing off her bump, Robertson wrote: 'Me & Jep are excited to welcome another new grandbaby in October. 'Priscilla will give birth to our granddaughter & we are blessed to add another grandbaby. 'This isn't the plans we had laid out for Priscilla but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings! 'We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl! We pray blessings on her pregnancy & ask God for a safe delivery for Mom & Baby. We praise God for His perfect gifts! 'Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!' Fans quickly called out Robertson for sounding 'disappointed' in her post - and made light of her announcement for Merritt - who got married last year - which read: 'Over the moon to announce another grand baby on the way!!! Baby girl due December 2025!!' Fans wrote: 'Ugh the disappointment she must feel when her own mom adds in: 'this isn't the plans we had for….'. 'You announced merritt's pregnancy before you announced Priscilla's and Priscilla is due before Merritt, why is that?? Because you're ashamed of her for not being married? This post is very backhanded. I feel so sorry for this sweet girl!! 'I hope she hasn't been made to feel ashamed of this. Life happens and she has made the choice to be a mother. Congratulations to her ''Isn't the plans we had for you.' Okay just say you're disappointed then.' 'Such an odd way to announce a pregnancy. Extremely backhanded. 'This poor girl. Praises and bash all in the same post.' 'Backhanded compliments for the win! Gotta make sure the world knows her Christian parents didn't approve of her "sins" in order to save face. I also grew up in this kind of family and am SO glad I broke the cycle. Poor girl. Others supported Robertson for her candid post - with the family well-known for their strong Christian faith and conservative beliefs, One fan wrote: 'She worded it perfectly. Y'all, they are on a Christian platform and published authors in the spotlight. Others typed: 'They had to acknowledge it in some way, while still celebrating the AMAZING news of life on its way. It's not shame, it's transparency. Jessica, ignore the weird comments on here… you worded it just fine. Congrats on another grand baby!!! 'Congratulations! This post is worded beautifully. Priscilla will be an amazing mother!' The announcement comes two months after the death of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, the father of Jep, at 79. The professional hunter turned reality star's family announced the news in a Facebook post, leaving fans devastated. 'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' Phil's daughter-in-law Korie Robertson said Sunday on Facebook. The announcement comes two months Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson died at the age of 79 She thanked people who had prayed for Phil, who dealt with Alzheimer's disease in his final months. She recalled how he bravely told loved ones that he was not afraid of death and considered it a comeback to the kingdom of God. A number of shocked fans posted messages of support, with one saying: 'Honestly, Phil was like America's grandpa.' Another added: 'He put smiles on the faces of us all!' Late last year, Robertson had received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, his family said on the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. Phil's son Jase Robertson had previously said on the podcast that his father had been battling a blood disease. '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 wrote. 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.' Korie said the Robertson family would continue to remember their late patriarch. 'We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life,' she said. She added the family was planning on 'having a private service for now, but we'll share details soon about a public celebration of his life.'
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Duck Dynasty's Jessica Robertson Says Daughter Priscilla Is Pregnant at 18: 'Isn't the Plan We Had'
The addition of Priscilla's baby will mark the third grandchild for Jep and Jessica, whose family rose to fame on the popular A&E reality series. The Duck Dynasty family is about to add one more to their party! Jessica Robertson took to Instagram Sunday reveal that her 18-year-old daughter Priscilla, her third child with husband Jep Robertson, is expecting a baby. The post featured a glowing Priscilla cradling her bump in a pink tank dress, along with a message from the proud soon-to-be grandma. "Me & Jep are excited to welcome another new grandbaby in October. Priscilla will give birth to our granddaughter & we are blessed to add another grandbaby," Jessica wrote in her caption. While the pregnancy may not have been part of the original plan for their 18-year-old daughter, as noted by Jessica, she made it clear their family is embracing the journey. "This isn't the plans we had laid out for Priscilla but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings! We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl!" she continued. She added, "We pray blessings on her pregnancy & ask God for a safe delivery for Mom & Baby. We praise God for His perfect gifts!💛 Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!" Priscilla's pregnancy marks the third grandchild for Jessica and Jep in under a year. The Robertson baby boom started in February when their eldest daughter Lily, 22, welcomed son Winston with her husband Austin. Then in June, daughter Merritt, 20, announced she's also expecting a baby girl this December with husband Tyler. At the time, Jessica shared her excitement, posting: "Over the moon to announce another grand baby on the way!!! Baby girl due December 2025!!🩷" With three of their daughters either expecting or already new moms, the Robertsons are bracing for a house full of baby giggles, diapers, and lots of love. In addition to Lily, Merrit and Priscilla, Jessica and Jep, who rose to fame on the A&E reality hit Duck Dynasty, are parents to sons River, 16, and Gus, 9. Solve the daily Crossword
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'Duck Dynasty''s Jessica Robertson Shares Daughter Priscilla, 18, Is Pregnant as She Admits 'This Isn't the Plan We Had'
NEED TO KNOW Duck Dynasty's Jessica Robertson shares that her daughter Priscilla, 18, is expecting her first baby The mom of five shared the news on Instagram, writing that her pregnancy "isn't in the plans" she and husband Jep Robertson had laid out for their daughter However, Jessica said that their family is "blessed" to be growing againThe Duck Dynasty family is growing! On Sunday, July 20, Jessica Robertson shared that her 18-year-old daughter Priscilla, whom she shares with husband Jep Robertson, is pregnant, announcing the exciting news on Instagram. In a series of photos, the teenager can be seen wearing a pink tank top dress that accentuates her growing bump. "Me & Jep are excited to welcome another new grandbaby in October. Priscilla will give birth to our granddaughter & we are blessed to add another grandbaby," Jessica wrote in her caption. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "This isn't the plans we had laid out for Priscilla but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings! We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl!" she continued. "We pray blessings on her pregnancy & ask God for a safe delivery for Mom & Baby. We praise God for His perfect gifts!💛 Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!" Jessica and Jep are parents to five kids — Lily, 22, Merritt, 20, Priscilla, River, 16, and Gus, 9. Priscilla's happy news follows a baby boom for the family. Jessica and Jep's older daughter Lily welcomed her baby son Winston this past February with husband Austin, while their second oldest daughter Merritt is expecting her first baby this December with husband Tyler. Back in June, Jessica announced the happy news that her daughter Merritt is expecting, sharing a series of photos on Instagram. In the sweet photos, the 20-year-old and her husband could be seen posing outside, holding a series of sonogram photos. "Over the moon to announce another grand baby on the way!!! Baby girl due December 2025!!🩷," the proud mom of five wrote in her caption. Read the original article on People
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Heritage Foundation founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83
Edwin J. Feulner, a prominent figure in the American conservative movement and co-founder and former president of the Heritage Foundation, died on Friday at the age of 83. Feulner served as the organization's president from 1977 to 2013 and again from 2017 to 2018. He was well known for transforming the once-obscure think tank into one of the most influential policy powerhouses in Washington, D.C. He was its longest-serving president after helping to create the Washington, D.C.-based think tank in 1973. "Ed Feulner was more than a leader—he was a visionary, a builder, and a patriot of the highest order," Heritage President Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby said in a joint statement. "His unwavering love of country and his determination to safeguard the principles that made America the freest, most prosperous nation in human history shaped every fiber of the conservative movement—and still do." David Gergen, Trusted White House Advisor To 4 Us Presidents Across Decades, Dies At 83 The group had organized Project 2025, a controversial initiative that offered right-wing policy recommendations for the second Trump administration. Feulner co-wrote the initiative's afterward and he and Roberts met with President Donald Trump ahead of last year's election. Feulner was also on Trump's transition team ahead of his first term. Read On The Fox News App Under his leadership, Heritage instituted a new model of conservative policy advocacy. This helped shape Reagan-era reforms and pushed market-based ideas into political mainstream. Feulner has remained active through Project 2025 and a transition plan for a second Trump term which is drawing praise and criticism for its hardline policy proposals. An author of nine books and a former congressional aide, he was also involved in various other conservative organizations. "Whether he was bringing together the various corners of the conservative movement at meetings of the Philadelphia Society, or launching what is now the Heritage Strategy Forum, Ed championed a bold, 'big-tent conservatism,'" Roberts and Andel-Gaby wrote. "He believed in addition, not subtraction. Unity, not uniformity. One of his favorite mantras was 'You win through multiplication and addition, not through division and subtraction.' His legacy is not just the institution he built, but the movement he helped grow—a movement rooted in faith, family, freedom, and the founding. " "His 'Feulnerisms' still resonate in the halls of Heritage—where they will always be remembered. 'People are policy,' for instance— the heartbeat of his mission—to equip, encourage, and elevate a new generation of conservative leaders, not just in Washington, but across this great country," the statement continued. "And we still remember his adjuration to never be complacent or discouraged: 'In Washington, there are no permanent victories and no permanent defeats.'" 'Duck Dynasty' Star Miss Kay Makes 'Unbelievable' Health Turnaround After Beloved Husband's Death Roberts and Andel-Gaby vowed to honor Feulner's life by "carrying his mission forward with courage, integrity, and determination." "Thank you for showing us what one faithful, fearless man can do when he refuses to cede ground in the fight for self-governance," the leaders said of Feulner. Heritage did not disclose Feulner's cause of death. Feulner is survived by his wife Lina, as well as their children and article source: Heritage Foundation founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83
