{"id":5404,"date":"2025-05-26T12:34:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/?p=5404"},"modified":"2025-05-26T12:34:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:34:07","slug":"phil-robertson-patriarch-of-duck-dynasty-and-bold-voice-for-christ-dies-at-79","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/2025\/05\/phil-robertson-patriarch-of-duck-dynasty-and-bold-voice-for-christ-dies-at-79.html","title":{"rendered":"Phil Robertson, Patriarch of ‘Duck Dynasty’ and Bold Voice for Christ, Dies at 79"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Phil Robertson, the bearded patriarch of the beloved “Duck Dynasty” family, has died at the age of 79. Best known for his rugged faith, unwavering honesty, and bold witness for Jesus Christ, Robertson left behind not only a wildly successful television show but also a powerful testimony of transformation that impacted millions.<\/p>\n

His family announced his passing on May 25, sharing that Robertson had been battling multiple health conditions, including a blood disorder and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. \u201cWe celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,\u201d wrote daughter-in-law Korie in a heartfelt Instagram post. \u201cHe reminded us often of the words of Paul, \u2018You do not grieve like those who have no hope\u2026\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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