The Robertson household gathered to honor Phil Robertson with a Celebration of Life occasion on Might 29, simply 4 days after he died on the age of 79. On June 7, Phil’s official YouTube web page uploaded footage from the occasion.
Regardless of being unwell herself, Phil’s widow, Kay Robertson, was within the entrance row of the service. She seemed to be in good spirits, even laughing and smiling at instances when the cameras panned to her.
The occasion featured eulogies from Phil’s kids, and gatherers acquired to look again at a few of their favourite moments from his life. A number of of these throwback clips included Miss Kay, his highschool sweetheart. The 2 exchanged wedding ceremony vows in 1964 and legally acquired married 4 years later.
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In an interview printed on June 5, Willie Robertson informed USA As we speak Community that his mother was “not in one of the best of well being” and that the household was “making an attempt to assist her out as a lot as [they] can.” He identified that she “misplaced her associate of 60 years” and added that she was “depressed,” along with her bodily illnesses.
“Kay is scuffling with lots of falls,” Willie’s spouse, Korie Robertson, informed TV Insider in Might. “I believe she forgets that she will’t actually stroll, so she’ll fall, and that’s been arduous to cope with.” Phil was additionally identified with Alzheimer’s illness earlier than his demise, so the household has had loads on their plates.
Miss Kay and Phil briefly separated at one level throughout their marriage, and it was revealed in 2020 that he’d fathered a toddler exterior of the wedding within the Seventies. He developed an in depth relationship with that daughter, Phyllis, within the 5 years that they knew one another. Miss Kay additionally welcomed Phyllis into the household with open arms.
Earlier than her well being took a flip, Miss Kay filmed scenes for Duck Dynasty: The Revival. She appeared within the premiere episode on June 1.
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