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On May 25, 2025, Phil Robertson passed away in West Monroe, Louisiana, at the age of 79. Reportedly, he lost his life to his battle with Alzheimer's disease. His family announced his death on social media.
Following the demise of the Duck Dynasty star, several members of the Robertson family paid heartfelt tributes and honored his legacy on social media.
His son, Jase Robertson, announced the news on X (formerly Twitter).
Remembering his father, he wrote,
"My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed but we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again! #PhilRobertson #Jesus"
Phil Robertson welcomed Jase with his wife, Marsha Kay Carroway. They tied the knot in 1966, after dating for around two years.
Everything we know about Phil Robertson's wife and children
The couple was together for over 60 years
In 1964, Phil Robertson and Marsha Kay Carroway Robertson, affectionately called Miss Kay, started dating during their high school years. Two years later, the high school sweethearts got married in 1966. She was just 19 when she exchanged her vows with her partner.
As EntertainmentNow reported, Kay was studying in the ninth grade and Phil was her senior, in tenth, when they came across each other. During her sophomore year, she was recognized as the "Class Beauty" at North Caddo High School in Vivian, Louisiana, Huffington Post reported. In 1962, she received the "Class Personality" title in her freshman year.
According to TVRuckus, Phil and Kay wed legally much later, with the legal formalization of their wedding taking place on April 11, 1968.
In a June 2014 conversation with Us Weekly, Kay revealed the news, sharing,
"Well, this is the first time I’ve shared this, aside from giving my testimony [in church]. When I made a vow to God and to [Phil], it was March 22, 1964."
She further accepted,
"It wasn’t legal. That’s the truth. We didn’t do the legal papers until April 11, 1968, after Alan, my oldest, was born."
Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson got separated
Often, they have openly discussed the hardships they faced in their marriage, particularly during the early years, and their periods of separation. Reportedly, the reality television star struggled with alcohol abuse and infidelity.
However, Kay chose to fight for her marriage and stayed, as per Fox News. Phil's religious awakening was a significant reason behind their relationship's turning point. Soon, they started working on their marriage and reconciled to restore their family.
Kay Robertson's works
She has appeared in Duck Dynasty, showing her religious beliefs and passion for cooking. Also, she explored her interests in her cookbook, Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen: Faith, Family, and Food - Bringing Our Home to Your Table. She also wrote another book called The Women of Duck Commander: Surprising Insights from the Women Behind the Beards about What Makes This Family Work.
Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson had health issues
Last year in December, Jase Robertson publicly disclosed Phil Robertson's Alzheimer's diagnosis in an episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. He also updated fans, stating how the late star's health was worsening due to a blood disorder.
On the April 3 episode of the family podcast, Jase revealed his mom was admitted to a hospital for 11 days. She fell down and injured herself. The cut led to an infection, and she had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson are proud parents of four children
The Duck Dynasty's legends welcomed four sons: Alan Robertson, Jase Robertson, Willie Robertson, and Jep Robertson.
Alan Robertson
Born on January 5, 1965, Alan is the eldest among the four siblings. While he was involved with the family business, Duck Commander, in the 1970s and '80s, he left it in the late '80s to serve as a senior pastor in West Monroe, Louisiana. Later in 2012, he rejoined the business.
In 1984, he married Lisa Gibson. They had their first child, Elizabeth Anna Robertson, in 1986, followed by the birth of their second child, Katie Alexis Robertson, in 1987.
Jase Robertson
Phil and Kay welcomed Jase on August 16, 1969. Professionally, he is the Duck Commander's COO. Also, he is the co-host of their Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast.
He married Missy West and had three kids, Reed Robertson, Cole Robertson, and Mia Robertson. According to Country Thang Daily, the couple co-founded the Mia Moo Fund to support kids with cleft lip and cleft palate.
Willie Robertson
Willie, born on April 22, 1972, is Phil and Kay's third son. He plays a pivotal role in the family business as the CEO.
He and his wife, Korie Howard, had John Luke Robertson, Sadie Robertson Huff, and Bella Robertson and also adopted two children, Willie Robertson Jr. and Rowdy Robertson, to expand their family. Also, Rebecca Robertson is their foster daughter.
Jep Robertson
Jep, the youngest kid of Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson, was born on May 28, 1978. He rose to fame with Duck Dynasty. With his wife, Jessica Strickland, he launched Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty. They also have a YouTube channel and run a food truck. The couple with their five children—Lily, Merrit, Priscilla, River, and adopted son Jules—reside in Austin, Texas.
Phil Robertson had a daughter from an affair
On May 28, 2020, Phil surprised listeners of the podcast, opening up about having a daughter from an affair in the 1970s, per InTouch Weekly. During the conversation, Alan recounted the day when he and Jase received a letter. Phyllis Robertson Thomas, their alleged sister, sent that letter.
He conveyed:
"So basically, it was from a woman who said that by a DNA search, she thinks that dad might be her dad."
Alan told his parents the startling news after he realized the Christian woman wasn't requesting money.
He narrated the incident, explaining,
"Once we get into that and start looking at it a little more deeply, I’m like, 'Oh woah, woah … there might be something to this.'"
Even a DNA test was conducted. It showed a 99.99% match between Phil and Phyllis.
Phil Robertson's family cherished his memory
After the patriarch's death, his son Willie Jess Robertson and daughter-in-law Korie Robertson spoke highly of him in a joint statement.
It reads,
"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.'"
The couple thanked everyone
"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."
They shared their admiration for the Duck Dynasty patriarch, expressing,
"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."
Phil's granddaughter, Sadie Robertson Huff, reflected on her Papaw's life in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Sharing glimpses of memorable moments with the family, she wrote,
"As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse… he has already experienced this on earth—going from dead to alive by the power of Christ!"
Recalling one of the last things he said, Sadie further wrote,
"It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others. Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come."
Sadie's husband, Christian Huff, opened up about spending a couple of years with Phil Robertson.
In his heartwarming post on Instagram, he shared memories of duck hunting with his grandfather-in-law.
"Only had a couple years to spend with @officialphilrobertson but man were the few ones fun! There truly was no one like you and there never will be. We’ll miss you and I’ll keep working hard to blow a duck call that you’d approve of!"
Phil Robertson's other grandkid, Bella Robertson Mayo, also gave homage to her "Papaw Phil." She shared an adorable picture posing with her granddad.
Bella wrote in the caption:
"My papaw phil is now where he always longed to be — with God, his Father. I miss him already & can not wait to see him again one day. 🤍"
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