Phil Robertson, the bearded patriarch of “Duck Dynasty” of the A&E network, died, announced his family on Sunday.
“We are celebrating today that our father, husband and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord”, ” His daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, Wife of Willie Robertson, published on Facebook. He was 79 years old.
The family had announced in December that he was fighting against Alzheimer’s disease.
Korie Robertson thanked the supporters for “the love and prayers of so many people whose life has been touched by his life”.
The family will have a private funeral service, but a public celebration of their life is scheduled later, said the position.
The founder of Duck Commander Duck Calls in West Monroe, Louisiana, Robertson had consulted to produce and write many television shows that celebrated country life and people and presented his colorful family. In addition to “Duck Dynasty”, the series included “In the woods with Phil “(2017)And “Duck Commander “(2009)according to IMDB.
