The Duck Dynasty fan base was devastated by the news of Phil Robertson, the star, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Jase, Robertson’s son, broke the heartbreaking news on Friday, December 6, during an edition of the podcast Unashamed With the Robertson Family.
Many of the family members have now expressed their sorrow on social media. Fans have responded by flooding their comment areas.
One fan comments that Phil has been and still is an influence. The world is truly blessed to have your family.
Another response highlights the significant impact your family has had on Christ.
Phil’s daughter-in-law, Kori Robertson, posted on Instagram on Sunday, December 8, to express the intense feelings she has been experiencing since the news was announced.
“We’ve been overwhelmed with your beautiful messages of love and prayers for Phil, Miss Kay and our whole family after the news of Phil s medical diagnosis,” she says. “It s been incredible to hear from the thousands, likely millions he has touched through living a life so passionately pursuing Jesus and loving others enough to tell them about him.”
In addition to her remarks, Korie included pictures of Phil from earlier years.
She goes on to say, “I’m so thankful for the many dinner table meals and the way Phil has led our family in prayer to be grateful for this time on planet earth, grateful for everything.”
She urges followers to have the courage and hope that Phil is so courageously exhibiting at the end of her post.
She writes, “I know he would want me to remind you that there is hope for you too.” “Jesus is where it is found.”
The eldest daughter of Korie. Sadie shared a meaningful message on social media as well.
Something about it being public makes it even more real, she adds. “Seeing all of the articles go out yesterday about my grandpa’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis has kept my tears flowing.”
“Today, I’ve been reflecting about how public our lives are. It can be daunting at times like these for such negative news to be widely reported,” she says. “But what do you know? The fact that so many people are familiar with my grandfather makes me truly grateful that my family decided to make our existence public.
As one of the primary characters on the reality show Duck Dynasty, which chronicled the exploits of the vibrant Robertson family, seventy-eight-year-old Phil Robertson became well-known.
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