It's a difficult time for the Robertson family. Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has passed away at the age of 79. The reality TV star battled both Alzheimer's disease and a blood disease in recent months.
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Taking to social media on Facebook, the family announced that Phil had died.
"We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' Phil's daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson wrote. She thanked everyone who sent the family prayers during this difficult time on social media.
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"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," she wrote.
She added, "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."
She said that she knew how much Phil had touched people. "We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life," she said.
Meanwhile, Sadie Robertson Huff shared the last interaction with her grandfather. She also included a bible quote as well.
She wrote, "As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse. He has already experienced this on earth—going from dead to alive by the power of Christ! It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others. Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come."
Meanwhile, Phil Robertson's grandson Jep also mourned the loss of the family patriarch as well.
"Today, we celebrate that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now in the presence of the Lord," Jep said. "He often reminded us of Paul's words: "We 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."
He added: "We're deeply thankful for the outpouring of love and prayers from so many whose lives were touched by Phil - by the grace that saved him, his bold faith, and his passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus with anyone who would listen. We are grateful for his life on earth and will carry forward his legacy of loving God and loving others until we are reunited again."
