‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s

Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty has been diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This was announced in an episode of their podcast, Unashamed with the Robertson Family, where his son, Jase, opened up about his illness. The family has requested prayers and support for Phil and the family during this trying period.

Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that affects a person’s memory and thinking skills alters the ability to perform normal daily activities and mostly causes dementia. Although there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, it can be managed. Early symptoms include forgetting events, places, and sometimes, people’s names.

Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, family announces

Phil Robertson became known as the Duck Dynasty star after the TV series aired from 2012 to 2017. However, Phil Robertson is more known for his religious inclination as a practical Christian who constantly shares insights about his faith with people through books, podcasts, and public appearances. He anchors a podcast, Unashamed with the Robertson Family.

Sadly, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s means the television star would not effectively function and share his faith with others like he used to do. The family announced his diagnosis in the episode of Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast held recently. Phil’s son, Jase, shared in detail their father’s condition and how they had been helping him go through it.

“He is struggling,” Jase noted and added that he often experienced pain when walking. Phil Robertson also “misses the stories we tell” on the show as he is “unable to sit down and have a conversation.” The family asked for prayers and support from everyone as they put everything in place to make him comfortable.

Phil Robertson: Christian Faith

Phil Robertson cherishes his religious beliefs even though it has brought him and the Duck Dynasty TV series some backlash when he claimed that being gay is sinful during one of his interviews.

Following the controversial interview, the network airing the television series, A&E immediately suspended Phil Robertson from the show and later canceled the suspension after some conservative supporters argued that he was expressing his beliefs publicly and freely. The actor also prioritized family life and stayed married to his wife of almost six decades until his death. Phil Robertson died on May 25, 2025, at the age of 79.