Duck Dynasty followers received to know Phil Robertson when the present aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017. Nevertheless, when the collection returned in 2025 as Duck Dynasty: The Revival, Phil’s son Willie Robertson was on the helm, with the patriarch nowhere to be seen.
Duck Dynasty: The Revival is within the midst of its first season, with one other 10 episodes on the way in which for Season 2 sooner or later. Scroll down for every thing we learn about what occurred to Phil and why he received’t be showing on the revival.
What occurred to Phil Robertson?
Phil died on Could 25, 2025, on the age of 79. His household introduced the information in an announcement simply days earlier than Duck Dynasty: The Revival premiered on June 1.
“We rejoice right this moment that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the household mentioned. “He reminded us typically of the phrases of Paul, ‘You don’t grieve like those that don’t have any hope. For we consider that Jesus died and rose once more, and so we consider that God will carry with Jesus those that have fallen asleep in him.”
What was Phil Robertson identified with?
Phil was identified with Alzheimer’s illness and blood illness in 2024. His sons Jase Robertson and Al Robertson first shared the information on their Unashamed podcast in December.
“Phil’s not doing effectively,” Jase shared on the time. “I feel I spoke on the one thousandth podcast. We had been making an attempt to determine the prognosis, however in accordance with the medical doctors, they’re certain that he has some kind of blood illness that’s inflicting every kind of issues.”
He mentioned the blood illness was inflicting issues with Phil’s physique, then added that Phil has “early phases of Alzheimer’s so in case you put these issues collectively, he’s simply not doing effectively.” He additionally admitted that his dad couldn’t stroll round “with out crying in ache.”
Willie expanded on the prognosis in an interview with Fox Information Digital later that month, revealing that Phil’s blood dysfunction was inflicting him to “produce an excessive amount of blood.”
What had been Phil Robertson’s final phrases?
Phil’s granddaughter, Sadie Robertson, revealed that “one of many final issues” he mentioned to her was, “Full energy forward.” She mentioned she was “sitting with” him on the day that he died.
Sadie’s dad, Willie, additionally revealed the final phrases he heard from his personal father. “The final phrases he mentioned to me as I leaned down over his weakened physique was, ‘You’re my brother,’” Willie shared. “It made whole sense to me. He all the time advised me we had been coworkers within the Kingdom of God. Possibly that’s why I all the time simply known as him Phil.”
Why isn’t Phil Robertson on Duck Dynasty: The Revival?
Phil didn’t take part within the revival collection due to his declining well being. As an alternative, the present focuses on Willie, his spouse Korie Robertson, and their children and grandkids.
Duck Dynasty: The Revival, Sundays, 9/8c, A&E