Phil Robertson dies: All on Duck Dynasty patriarch’s wife Kay and 5 children

Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79, his daughter-in-law revealed. Korie Robertson, Phil’s son Willie’s wife of more than 30 years, shared the news on Facebook.

Korie wrote, “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.””

“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. 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,” she added. “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.”

Phil died months after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, which was made public on the December 6 episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. His son Jase said at the time that Phil was in the “early stages” of the illness.

Phil Robertson’s family

Phil was married to Marsha ‘Miss Kay’ Carroway, who he began dating in 1964. He had five children. Kay, an American television personality known for her appearances on the A&E reality series Duck Dynasty, and Phil, tied the knot in 1966.