Phil Robertson, patriarch of Duck Dynasty, passed away at the age of 79
26 may 2025 в 22:28
Phil Robertson, the stern patriarch of the family from the TV show «Duck Dynasty», - passed away on May 25, 2025 at the age of 79 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Best known for turning a duck call into a multi-million dollar empire, and for his candid presence on reality TV shows, Phil was also no stranger to controversy. For many years, he faced criticism for his statements on LGBTQ+ rights, race, and gender roles — statements that often made national headlines and divided the audience.
Despite the outrage, Phil stood firm in his conservative beliefs and heavily relied on faith and family, especially in the later years of his life. From his nearly 60-year marriage to Miss Kay to the unexpected discovery of a daughter in 2020, his life was nothing short of extraordinary.
Here’s what you need to know about his passing and how many children he left behind.
Phil passed away on May 25, 2025 at the age of 79 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and other health issues. His death was confirmed by the Robertson family, and fans across the country mourned his loss.
In December 2024, Jase revealed on the family podcast «Unashamed» that Phil was dealing with «some blood disorder that causes a lot of problems», - in addition to Alzheimer’s disease.
«He's not doing well. He’s really suffering», - Jase said, adding that his father’s Alzheimer’s disease had «accelerated and is causing problems throughout his whole body».
Yes, Phil was still married to his longtime wife, Miss Kay Robertson, at the time of his death. Reflecting on their enduring relationship, Miss Kay once said, «Phil takes care of me, and I take care of him. That’s what we do».
Phil had five children. With Miss Kay, he had four sons: Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep. In 2020, he discovered he had a daughter named Phyllis from a past romance in the 1970s. Upon meeting her, Phil told Phyllis, «Girl, you’re the best thing that ever came out of my past»
Despite the outrage, Phil stood firm in his conservative beliefs and heavily relied on faith and family, especially in the later years of his life. From his nearly 60-year marriage to Miss Kay to the unexpected discovery of a daughter in 2020, his life was nothing short of extraordinary.
Here’s what you need to know about his passing and how many children he left behind.
Phil passed away on May 25, 2025 at the age of 79 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and other health issues. His death was confirmed by the Robertson family, and fans across the country mourned his loss.
In December 2024, Jase revealed on the family podcast «Unashamed» that Phil was dealing with «some blood disorder that causes a lot of problems», - in addition to Alzheimer’s disease.
«He's not doing well. He’s really suffering», - Jase said, adding that his father’s Alzheimer’s disease had «accelerated and is causing problems throughout his whole body».
Yes, Phil was still married to his longtime wife, Miss Kay Robertson, at the time of his death. Reflecting on their enduring relationship, Miss Kay once said, «Phil takes care of me, and I take care of him. That’s what we do».
Phil had five children. With Miss Kay, he had four sons: Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep. In 2020, he discovered he had a daughter named Phyllis from a past romance in the 1970s. Upon meeting her, Phil told Phyllis, «Girl, you’re the best thing that ever came out of my past»
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