Phil Robertson’s family knew their time with him was coming to a close.

Just before the Duck Dynasty patriarch died at the age of 79, his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson shared Phil’s health had taken a start turn for the worse.

In fact, Korie—married to Phil’s son Willie Robertson—told The New York Post in the days leading up to Phil’s death that his health was “declining really rapidly,” noting it was “so hard to watch” for the family.

“But he’s so loved,” she added. “And all the family is just coming around him and taking really good care of him.”

It was an echo of what Phil’s son Jase Robertson had shared weeks earlier amid his father’s health challenges.

“We’re doing the best we can,” the 55-year-old explained during the April 2 episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. “I think that’s just what you do.”

And on May 25, Korie confirmed on social media Phil was “now with the lord,” five months after the family publicly shared his diagnosis with Alzhemier’s disease.

“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 wrote on Facebook, adding to the many fans of the A&E series, "We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life. We’re having a private service for now, but we’ll share details soon about a public celebration of his life."

Following his passing, Phil’s granddaughter Sadie Robertson—daughter to Korie and Willie—shared additional insight into her final moments with her grandfather.

According to the 27-year-old, Phil’s faith played a large role during the end of his life.

“As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse…” Sadie wrote in her May 25 tribute, after quoting from Corinthians. “He has already experienced this on earth—going from dead to alive by the power of Christ!”

She continued, “One of the last things he said to me was ‘full strength ahead!’ Amen!”

Sadie’s husband, Christian Huff, offered his support on the post, writing alongside a red heart, “Full strength ahead.”

For more from Phil’s life, keep reading.

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson discovered in 2020 that he fathered a daughter named Phyllis from an affair he had decades ago, leading him to reconnect with his lost child and take her duck hunting.

"So thankful God brought us together after all these years," Phyllis wrote on her Instagram that November. "His timing is perfect, and every day and new experience is a gift."

"This day ended my first duck season with a great hunt," Phyllis captioned this January 2021 snapshot. "And this day one year ago marks the beginning of my life with my real dad after learning paternity tests came back positive. Positive. Have there been ups and downs on this crazy ride? Yes. But we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose -Romans 8:28. I'm so very thankful this day and this one year anniversary ended on a positive note."

Phil and his wife Kay "Miss Kay" Robertson invited Phyllis and her husband to celebrate Easter with their side of the family—including his brother Si Robertson—in 2021. 

Phil taught Phyllis how to make mayhaw jelly in May 2021.

Phyllis celebrated her first Father's Day with Phil in 2021.

"Dad taught me how to make crawfish au gratin," she wrote on Instagram. "Delicious and memorable Father's Day, the first one I've ever spent with him."

Phyllis rang in Christmas 2021 with Phil and Miss Kay, as well as their adult kids Al Robertson, Jase Robertson, Willie Robertson and Jep Robertson.

The Robertson family went duck hunting in November 2022.

"That's a wrap! From NE Louisiana to SE Kansas, duck season 2022-23 is in the books," Phyllis wrote in February 2022. "Loved spending time with my dad and family and friends. We had theological discussions and enjoyed the wonder of nature. I built some new skills, helped with a missions fundraiser, and shared the Gospel. And we whacked and stacked some waterfowl! I'd call that a successful season."

"We wish you a joyous Easter as we celebrate the miracle of the resurrection, our hope in Jesus, and the promise of what's to come," Phil wrote on Instagram in April 2023. "We pray that our story is your story—that you'll find light and hope in the living Savior. Happy Easter from our family to yours!"

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