Sadie Robertson has taken to social media to discuss her grandfather Phil Robertson’s recent health update, which her uncle Jase Robertson announced last week. Jase disclosed that the Duck Dynasty star was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease,
Sadie admitted that the news of her grandfather’s health challenges going viral makes it feel even more real and overwhelming. “I’m genuinely so thankful my family chose to make our life public because of how incredible it is that so many people know my grandpa!” she said, choosing to look on the bright side.
Phil Robertson is reportedly struggling with Alzheimer’s alongside blood disease
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The news of Phil Robertson’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis came on the first day of December when Jase mentioned on an episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast that his father now has Alzheimer’s despite struggling with blood disease for a while.
Jase revealed that the 78-year-old is in constant pain and can hardly walk. He assured that some days get easier than others, but doctors have ruled that there is no known cure for Phil’s condition, which can only be managed.
Phil Robertson wants to get back to work amid Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Phil Robertson is hopeful about getting back to work; however, his inability to sit down and have a proper conversation may get in the way of his ever returning to the family podcast. He cannot go duck hunting either, which tells Duck Dynasty fans everything they need to know about how bad his situation is.
Sadie and the rest of the family are focused on making the home more comfortable for their patriarch, whose teams of doctors are on standby to follow up on him. “Sad for the days we are in, but grateful for the days we’ve had. Keeping the memories alive…” Sadie wrote in the concluding parts of her tribute to Phil Robertson. Phil Robertson died on May 25, 2025, at the age of 79.
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