Phil Robertson, outdoorsman, businessman and patriarch of the household featured on the A&E actuality present “Duck Dynasty,” has died, his household mentioned in a press release. He was 79.
“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the assertion, posted by his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson mentioned.
“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,” the assertion continued.
A reason for demise was not introduced. Jase Robertson, considered one of Phil’s sons, mentioned on their family podcast in December he was going through early levels of Alzheimer’s illness.
Robertson based Duck Commander, a enterprise making duck calls and different duck looking provides. “Duck Dynasty,” which ran from 2012-2017, adopted “the close-knit clan behind a multi-million dollar sporting empire,” based on A&E.
“In the duck hunting world he was an innovator.. a man with an unwavering love for what he did best…and enjoyed most,” a press release on the Duck Commander Instagram web page learn.
Robertson was briefly suspended from the present in 2013 as a consequence of incendiary remarks he made about homosexuality in an interview with GQ journal.
Robertson used language that his household later described as “coarse,” and A&E positioned him on hiatus. Just days later, it was introduced the collection would resume filming with the complete household, together with Robertson.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family,” a statement on “Duck Dynasty’s” Facebook web page mentioned. “Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and respect their privacy as they grieve.”
“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,” the household assertion mentioned.