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JUST IN: Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson Dies


Duck Dynasty Star and longtime Trump supporter Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79.

Robertson passed away months after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

The announcement of Robertson’s death was made by his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, who wrote on Facebook, “We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.”

She continued, “He reminded us often of Paul’s words, ‘ You do not grieve like those who have no hope. ‘For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in him.’”

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Per Fox News:

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Roberton has died at the age of 79, his family announced on Sunday.

The TV personality’s daughter-in-law Korie Robertson announced the news on Instagram. Robertson had previously battled Alzheimer’s disease.

“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the post read.

“He reminded us often of the words of Paul, ‘you do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”

The post added, “Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again.”

Korie Robertson said a public celebration of life would be announced at a later date.

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Per The Hollywood Reporter:

Phil Robertson, one of the stars of Duck Dynasty, has died.

His daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, who is married to Phil’s son Willie, posted the news on Facebook on Sunday.

“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” she wrote. “He reminded us often of the words of Paul, ‘you do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.’

“Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again.

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