You ever notice how sometimes the stars seem to line up just right—or maybe wrong—to remind us that life’s got its own wild sense of timing? Well, today’s cosmic mood swings feel a bit somber with the news that Phil Robertson, the irascible patriarch of Duck Dynasty, has passed at 79. Born under a sign that thrived on bold faith and family grit, Phil’s departure hits harder than a Mercury retrograde in full swing. His daughter-in-law Korie broke the news on Facebook, sharing a heartfelt message about his legacy of faith and love—a legacy that’s definitely not fading anytime soon, even as the Robertsons gear up to reboot their reality spotlight.
So here we are, a few days out from the premiere of Duck Dynasty: The Revival, and suddenly it’s not just about duck calls and camo gear anymore—it’s about life’s unexpected curveballs and the enduring imprint of a man who dared to live loud and preach louder. Honestly? It makes you wonder what the heavens have in store for the clan next… or whether Phil’s bigger-than-life spirit is shooting off somewhere cosmic, making a new kind of noise. For now, we hold onto those bittersweet moments, the jokes, and yes, that gravelly wisdom.
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Sad news out of the world of television today, as Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has passed away.
The reality star and entrepreneur was 79.
News of Robertson’s death comes courtesy of daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, who made the announcement in a Facebook post.
“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” she wrote.
“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,’” wrote Korie continued, who is married to Phil’s son Willie, adding:
“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.”
Korie concluded her statement with a plea for privacy and a message to fans:
“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,” she wrote.
News of Robertson’s death comes just days before the premiere of his family’s new reality show.
The new series, entitled Duck Dynasty: The Revival, will focus on Korie and Willie and is set to premiere on Wednesday.
The original Duck Dynasty aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017. The series focused on the lives of the Robertson family and their family-operated business, Duck Commander.
The show quickly became a cultural phenomenon and made household names of Phil and his five children.
News of the beloved star’s passing made him an instant trending topic on social media.
“Money can come and go, and fame comes and goes. Peace of mind and a relationship with God is far more important, so this is the precedent that we’ve set in our lives,” one X account quoted Robertson as saying.
Our thoughts go out to Phil’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
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