According to Jase Robertson, Phil Robertson, the 78-year-old star of Duck Dynasty and host of the Unashamed podcast, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease as well as an unexplained blood issue. Jase Robertson reports that Phil Robertson has been informed of his diagnosis.
During the conversation, Jase revealed that his father has been “really struggling” and voiced his desire for a “supernatural intervention” to assist him in overcoming this challenging period.
A long, arduous history of health problems
The Robertson clan’s relatable, no-nonsense charm is one of the reasons we adore Duck Dynasty. Other reasons include the show’s family values and its hilarious moments. However, over the course of the years, the family has been confronted with a number of difficult health difficulties. Mia Robertson, Jase Robertson’s daughter, has also shown an incredible amount of bravery by undergoing many surgeries for her cleft condition. Uncle Si just underwent surgery to repair respiratory issues. In spite of everything, the Robertson family has demonstrated resilience and faith, which serves to remind us of the reasons we love them so much.
However, the Robertson family may now be confronted with the most difficult obstacle they have ever encountered.
During the episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast that aired on December 6, Jase Robertson broke the devastating news to his family about the health issues that his father Phil was experiencing.
According to Jase, “Phil is not doing well currently.” That we were attempting to determine the diagnosis was something that I believe I said on the one thousandth podcast session. It has been determined by the medical professionals that he suffers from a blood disorder that is giving him a variety of issues.
Cannot participate in duck hunting
Ten days before, Phil went on a duck hunt with his family, despite the fact that he was in a critical condition; yet, the experience was not the same.
The tone of Jase’s voice was heavy with passion as he conveyed his thoughts, “But my dad did not fire his weapon, nor did he say much.” During the outing, his father stated that he was experiencing “miserable” feelings.
“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.
Additionally, despite the fact that he has a healthy appetite, he has been losing weight.
In spite of the fact that Phil, who is 78 years old, has been an indispensable contributor to the Unashamed podcast, Jase disclosed that as his health deteriorated, he became “unable to sit down and have a conversation.”
Controversy that developed during his stint on Duck Dynasty
Phil was a regular cast member on Duck Dynasty from 2012 to 2017, when the show was canceled.
Before Phil Robertson became the cherished father of the Duck Dynasty family, he established Duck Commander from the bottom up. He turned his passion for hunting into a successful business that is worth several millions of dollars. Beginning in 1972, Duck Commander was initially a little enterprise that was based on a groundbreaking duck call that was developed by Phil. This call is now often referred to as the Duck Commander call. It immediately became a game-changer in the world of hunting since it was intentionally designed to flawlessly imitate the sound of a genuine duck.
The comments that Phil Robertson made in an interview caused a backlash, which resulted in the network temporarily suspending him from his position on Duck Dynasty. This caused Phil Robertson to encounter some controversy during his stint on the show.
At that time, Robertson stated to Fox News Digital, “I didn’t hold it against them,” referring to those individuals who had attacked him. They questioned me about a specific sin, which was homosexual behavior, and inquired as to whether or not I thought it to be a sin. Despite the fact that I had just cited a passage from the Bible, I thought to myself, “That is a strange question to ask someone.” In addition to nine other sins, I cited what God had to say about that particular sin, and it was included in the list of sins. In the midst of our work on Duck Dynasty, the higher-ups at A&E made the decision to fire me without first conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
On the basis of his Christian beliefs
The event triggered a major discussion among his fans on the relationship between censorship and free speech at large. In later years, he wrote a book called “Uncanceled,” in which he discussed topics related to faith and resiliency. In this book, he presented his ideas on how to navigate cancel culture through the perspective of Christian ideals.
According to what he revealed, “The Bible teaches us to love thy neighbor, even and especially with their mistakes.”
Phil has written books, shared his strong Christian testimony all around the world, and impacted the lives of many people with his uncensored insight and unshakeable faith—all of which he has done outside of his celebrity on television. His incredible journey was documented in the film The Blind, which was released in 2023. The film traced his metamorphosis from a disturbed young man to a loving family leader and spiritual icon by the end of the film’s run.
“Dad is the most unashamed person I’ve ever known,” Al, Phil’s son, said as he reflected on the influence that his biological father had on him. The legacy that he left behind has now been handed on to us.
Phil Robertson is going through an extremely difficult period, and we should all send him our thoughts, prayers, and support during this time. Now that he has delivered so much to so many of us, it is our responsibility to support him and his family at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you, Phil, and the people you care about the most. Remain steadfast.
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