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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
Fox News
16-06-2025
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Willie Robertson's wild Bigfoot hunt ends with unexpected twist in 'Duck Dynasty' revival
In the third episode of "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," the Robertson family were exposed to their own fears of the unknown. The episode kicked off with Willie Robertson and "Duck Dynasty" OG Silas Merritt "Si" Robertson continuing their search for Bigfoot. Willie called in help from "Blurry Creatures" podcast hosts, Luke and Nathan, who specialize in chasing "down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination," according to their podcast's description. Si was certain that he had seen Bigfoot as recently as a month before the episode was filmed. "I saw a presence behind me," he told the group before claiming that Bigfoot was between 8–10 feet tall with bright-colored eyes. Willie had been hesitant to believe Si in his Bigfoot sighting but admitted that finding the creature would be lucrative, so he gave hunting him down a fair shot. Elsewhere in the Robertson family, Willie's daughter, Bella, was doing some hunting of her own. Over at Duck Commander, there was a "snack thief" that she was adamant about catching. Bella set up a trap in the break room to find the thief, but was unlucky until her father ratted himself out. She laid out a bunch of beef jerky bags in the break room and Willie was seen later in the episode snacking on them. Willie's other daughter, Sadie, discovered that she was pregnant during the episode, right before traveling to Texas A&M University to lead a Breakaway bible study. Breakaway is a "non-denominational bible study located on the campus," according to its website. Her husband, Christian, was surprised by the news. The couple already share two young daughters, Honey and Haven. They announced the pregnancy on Instagram in February, writing, "Our hearts are so full. Another little love joining the Huff family." At the end of the episode, Willie planned a camping trip with his sons, John Luke and Will. One of his grandsons also made an appearance. Willie shared that he learned how to lure in Bigfoot. The group needed a campfire, flute music, a child for "bait" and singing. So, the group did just that. "There's always a lot to fear with the unknown, whether that's a monster in the woods, a snack thief or even a new phase in life, but having a close-knit family to face all the unknowns of life makes everything a little less scary." Goodwin of Duck Commander dressed up in a Bigfoot suit and ran near the group's campfire to spook Willie, and it worked. At the end of the episode, he admitted that he didn't think the group was going to find Bigfoot, so a lucrative documentary that Si pitched was out the window. But now that he's "officially semi-retired," he tossed around the idea that he may create a fictional Bigfoot movie. The final scene of the episode was a Robertson family dinner. At this point, Sadie had decided to keep her pregnancy a secret, with only her husband and mom, Korie Robertson, knowing. "There's always a lot to fear with the unknown, whether that's a monster in the woods, a snack thief or even a new phase in life, but having a close-knit family to face all the unknowns of life makes everything a little less scary. The memories we make are worth their weight in gold, way more than Big Foot merchandise," Willie said to close out the episode. The A&E show aired its first episode on June 1, showing Willie, Korie and their children and grandchildren transitioning into the new "Duck Dynasty" chapter. Willie is currently the CEO of the Duck Commander hunting company, which Phil Robertson founded in 1972 and was a vital part of the original "Duck Dynasty" series. The television show premiered 40 years later, in 2012, and ended in 2017. The new series debuted shortly after the family announced Phil's death. Phil had been dealing with severe health problems leading up to his passing in May. The Robertson family will also appear in FOX Nation's Duck Family Treasure series that premiered on Sunday, June 15th.
Fox News
09-06-2025
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'Duck Dynasty' revival showcases Willie Robertson's new 'semi-retired' life
Willie Robertson found a new way to occupy his time now that he is "officially semi-retired" as CEO of the Duck Commander hunting company. On the second episode of the Robertson family's new adventure, "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," Willie used his free time to watch all seven of his grandchildren without any additional help. In the episode, Willie's wife, Korie Robertson, was skeptical of her husband's ability to watch all of their grandkids alone, so she recruited her mother to set up shop outside their house in case Willie needed a hand. "Now that Willie is fully 'semi-retired,' he lost his mind thinking he's going to take care of all the grandkids at one time," Korie said. Willie replied, "You know my philosophy. 'Go big, or go home.' So, I'll take all of 'em." Willie also shared that his grandkids call him "Dubbs," which is short for "W." They call their grandmother "KK" or "K-Mama." While Willie was busy entertaining, Korie paid a visit to "Duck Dynasty" OG – Silas Merritt "Si" Robertson. Si told Korie that he had seen Bigfoot and pitched hunting him as a new documentary for the family. Si shared that Bigfoot has a distinctive odor and suggested the group get a "smell radar" to be able to track him down. The A&E show aired its first episode on June 1, showing Willie, Korie and their children and grandchildren transitioning into the new "Duck Dynasty" chapter. Willie is currently the CEO of the Duck Commander hunting company, which Phil Robertson founded in 1972 and was a vital part of the original "Duck Dynasty" series. The television show premiered 40 years later, in 2012, and ended in 2017. The new series debuted shortly after the family announced Phil's death. On May 25, Korie took to social media to share Phil's passing after months of health concerns. "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,'" her post began. "Now that Willie is fully 'semi-retired,' he lost his mind thinking he's going to take care of all the grandkids at one time." She added that the family will have a private service but will share details "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." Phil had been dealing with severe health problems leading up to his death. During a December episode of "Unashamed with the Robertson Family," Robertson's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease was announced. Willie later spoke with Fox News Digital, 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 explained. "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." Phil's wife, Miss Kay Robertson, the beloved matriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" clan, is facing a difficult chapter marked by grief and declining health after the loss of her husband. "Kay is not in the best of health," Willie told USA Today Network. "We're trying to help her out as much as we can." The 77-year-old was noticeably absent from the "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" premiere party on June 1, hosted in Monroe, Louisiana. "Some of it is, she is just depressed," Willie remarked. "She lost her partner of 60 years." Her son continued to share that Kay made appearances in early episodes of the "Duck Dynasty" reboot. However, her declining health prevented her from filming and being featured in later episodes. Kay's health issues first came to light in April, when her son Jase Robertson shared on the podcast "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" that she had suffered a fall and developed an infection that required hospitalization. Jase said, "We were kind of dealing with the fact that maybe this is it." "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" airs Sundays on A&E network at 9/8c.
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07-06-2025
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Another 'Duck Dynasty' Star Is Having Health Issues Following Death of Phil Robertson
Another 'Duck Dynasty' Star Is Having Health Issues Following Death of Phil Robertson originally appeared on Parade. Just weeks after the death of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson, his son, Willie Robertson, has shared a bit of a family update. In an interview with USA Today that was published on June 5, Willie shared that his mom, Kay Robertson, isn't doing well. "Kay is not in the best of health. We're trying to help her out as much as we can," he told the outlet. "Some of it is she is just depressed. She lost her partner of 60 years," he added. Miss Kay, 77, is a part of the Duck Dynasty reboot, but didn't film much due to her ongoing health issues. "Mom was on the show at the beginning so we have some sweet moments with her," Willie told USA Today. Miss Kay did not attend the premiere of the reboot, which was held in Monroe, Louisiana, on June 1. It's been a challenging few months for the Robertson family. Aside from Phil's Alzheimer's diagnosis and subsequent death, Miss Kay wound up in the hospital for more than a week after a nasty fall. During an April episode of the Robertson family's podcast, Jase Robertson revealed that his mom had a cut that got infected after the aforementioned fall. "She has to have pretty much 24/7 professional healthcare," he said at the time. In March 2024, Phil shared an update on his wife on Instagram. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "Miss Kay has been in the hospital this month, and both of us can't wait for her to be back home. She's doing better, and she's as ready to be out of the rehabilitation facility as I am to have her back with me," he wrote at the time. Duck Dynasty: The Revival premiered on A&E on June 1. Another 'Duck Dynasty' Star Is Having Health Issues Following Death of Phil Robertson first appeared on Parade on Jun 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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06-06-2025
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‘Duck Dynasty' star Miss Kay Robertson is ‘not in the best of health' after husband's death, son says
(NEXSTAR) – 'Duck Dynasty' star Miss Kay Robertson, the wife of the late Phil Robertson and the matriarch of the 'Duck Dynasty' family, is suffering from poor health in the wake of her husband's passing last month, her son has revealed. Willie Robertson broke the news in an interview with the USA Today Network earlier this week, saying his mother 'is not in the best of health.' 'We're trying to help her out as much as we can,' Willie Robertson said. Pop singer reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Sucks' As noted by USA Today, the Robertson family had discussed Kay Robertson's health issues in recent months, including during an April episode of the 'Unashamed' podcast. 'Tell you the truth, it hasn't been good,' Jase Robertson said at the time, discussing his parents' health issues. 'But for my mom, it's been a lot better in the past week, because she was really not doing good. She got an infection from a fall from a cut that had happened earlier. Jase Robertson added that his mother was hospitalized and undergoing rehab at the time, and struggling to eat on her own, which forced him to think that 'maybe this is it.' Speaking with TV Insider, Korie Robertson (Willie Robertson's wife) said her mother-in-law had been 'struggling with a lot of falls.' 'I think she forgets that she can't really walk, so she'll fall, and that's been hard to deal with,' she told the outlet. She's also suffering from what Willie Robertson called 'depression' after the loss of her husband in late May. 'She lost her partner of 60 years,' Willie Robertson told USA Today. Man in LA hospital remains unidentified after nearly 2 weeks The family is currently appearing in a revival of the 'Duck Dynasty' series on A&E, fittingly titled 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival,' which follows the younger Robertson generation and the family's Duck Commander recreation and hunting-gear company. Kay Robertson makes an appearance on the new series, Willie Robinson confirmed. Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the 'Duck Dynasty' clan and a fixture of the original series, died in May after a battle with Alzheimer's. He was 79. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
