‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Dead at 79

“Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson is useless … based on his daughter-in-law.

Korie Robertson — Phil’s son Willie’s spouse of greater than 30 years — posted the information to Facebook Sunday … saying Phil was a person of God, who at all times tried to remind those who demise solely meant returning to God’s kingdom.

She thanked followers for his or her considerate prayers … and, she guarantees the household will proceed to honor him and his legacy.

His household revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease again in December in an episode of the “Unashamed with The Robertson Household” podcast.

Jase Robertson beforehand stated Phil was additionally affected by a blood illness that was inflicting well being points — and the illness was solely getting worse.

Phil’s son stated he well-known father wasn’t doing nicely total and was struggling to stay … barely in a position to stroll with out crying out in ache.

Phil starred on “Duck Dynasty” from 2012 to 2017, and he based the Duck Commander firm.

A&E is rebooting the favored docuseries however in announcing the return of ‘Duck Dynasty’ the community made no point out of Phil.

Unclear if Phil’s well being points prevented him from being concerned within the reboot … however it’s value noting he was briefly suspended from the present following a controversial 2014 GQ journal interview the place he made homophobic and racist remarks.

Phil was 79.

RIP