His son, Jase Robertson, has reported that his father, Phil Robertson, who is 78 years old and the host of the Unashamed podcast, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease as well as a blood condition that has not been specified.
According to Jase, his father has been “really struggling” and he has expressed his hope that a “supernatural intervention” will assist him in getting through this challenging period.
A history of difficulties with one’s health
We adore Duck Dynasty because it has moments that make us laugh out loud, it emphasizes the importance of family, and the Robertson dynasty has a charm that is approachable and straightforward. On the other hand, the family has been confronted with a number of difficult health difficulties throughout the years. Jase Robertson’s daughter, Mia, has also shown an incredible amount of bravery by surviving many surgeries for her cleft condition. Uncle Si recently underwent surgery to repair his lungs. The Robertson family has demonstrated resilience and faith throughout everything that has happened, which serves to remind us of the reasons why we love them so much.
But it appears that the Robertson family is about to face the most difficult obstacle they have ever encountered.
The devastating news of Jase Robertson’s father Phil’s health difficulties was revealed on the episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast that aired on December 6th.
The revelation that Jase made was that Phil is not doing well. That we were attempting to determine the diagnosis was something that I believe I discussed on the one thousandth podcast. The medical professionals have determined that he suffers from a blood condition of some kind, which is giving him a variety of issues.
They were unable to go duck hunting.
Phil went on a duck hunt with his family just ten days previously, despite the fact that he was being treated for his ailment; yet, the experience was not the same.
With a voice that was thick with emotion, Jase stated, “But my dad did not fire his weapon, nor did he say much.” His father acknowledged that he was experiencing “miserable” feelings throughout the excursion.
“If he’s unable to go duck hunting, that pretty much tells you all you need to know,” Jase remarked, stressing how much the hobby has always meant to his father.
Doctors are hopeful about halting the trajectory of Phil’s memory loss, Jase added, but the indicators of decline are unmistakable.
In addition to this, he has been losing weight despite the fact that he has a healthy appetite.
“As his health deteriorated, Phil became unable to sit down and have a conversation,” Jase disclosed. Phil, who is 78 years old, has been an essential contributor to the Unashamed podcast.
During his stint on Duck Dynasty, he was the subject of controversy.
During the entire duration of Duck Dynasty, which lasted from 2012 to 2017, Phil was a regular cast member.
Duck Commander was founded from the ground up by Phil Robertson, who, prior to becoming the revered patriarch of the Duck Dynasty family, turned his passion for hunting into a profitable business that is worth many millions of dollars. A breakthrough duck call that Phil devised, which came to be known as the Duck Commander call, served as the foundation for the origins of Duck Commander, which began as a small business in 1972. In the field of hunting, it immediately became a game-changer due to its ability to flawlessly imitate the sound of a genuine duck.
During his time on Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson was involved in a significant amount of controversy. This was due to the fact that he made remarks in an interview that prompted reaction, which ultimately resulted in the network temporarily suspending him.
During that time period, Robertson stated to Fox News Digital, “I did not hold it against those individuals who attacked me.” The question was whether or not I considered that homosexual behavior was a sin. They questioned me about a specific sin, which was homosexual behavior. When I thought about it, I thought to myself, that is a strange question to ask someone, but I just quoted a verse from the Bible that… Among the nine other sins that were included on the list of sins, I cited what God had to say about that particular sin. The higher-ups at A&E made the decision to fire me while we were working on Duck Dynasty, without first conducting an investigation into the events that actually took place.
Within his Christian principles and beliefs
His supporters engaged in a heated discussion about the relationship between censorship and free speech after the incident. Subsequently, he wrote a book called “Uncanceled,” in which he discussed topics related to faith and resiliency. In this book, he expressed his ideas on how to navigate cancel culture via the perspective of Christian concepts.
While he was speaking, he shared that the Bible instructs us to love our neighbors regardless of the mistakes they make.
Phil’s unfiltered advice and unshakeable faith have affected the lives of countless people, and he has written books, shared his strong Christian story all over the world, and shared his testimony with others. The Blind, a film that depicted his metamorphosis from a disturbed young man to a loving family leader and spiritual icon, was released in 2023 and captured his incredible trip with its remarkable journey.
Al, Phil’s son, when asked about his father’s influence, remarked, “Dad is the most unashamed person I’ve ever known.” A legacy that he has now handed on to us is truly remarkable.
We should all send Phil Robertson our thoughts, prayers, and strength as he goes through this really difficult period. Many of us have benefited greatly from him, and it is now our responsibility to support him and his family in this difficult time. You, Phil, and your loved ones are in everyone’s thoughts at this time. Keep your strength.
