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Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch, Dies at 79

His family said goodbye in a private ceremony with plans to announce a public celebration of his life later.

Phil Robertson of television show Duck Dynasty speaks at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington, DC on February 27, 2015.
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Overview

  • Phil Robertson died on May 25 at age 79, and his family announced on social media that he is “now with the Lord.”
  • He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in December 2024 and was also battling a blood disorder that accelerated his health decline.
  • The Robertsons have arranged a private service and will share details of a public celebration of his life in the coming days.
  • As founder of Duck Commander in 1972, Robertson turned a homemade duck call into a multimillion-dollar hunting products business.
  • A&E’s reboot series “Duck Dynasty: The Revival” will premiere June 1, focusing on Willie and Korie Robertson and the next generation without Phil.