Duck Dynasty Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79
Monday, May 26, 2025, 12:21 pm
Phil Robertson, the iconic patriarch behind Duck Dynasty, has passed away at the age of 79, sending shockwaves throughout his fan base and cultural circles. His larger-than-life persona and unmistakable presence on television will be deeply missed, marking the end of an era in reality TV.
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman’s paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business and conservative cultural phenomenon, died Sunday, according to his family. He was 79. Robertson’s family announced in December on their Unashamed…
'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' Willie Robertson and his wife Korie wrote.
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