Phil Robertson, who was part of ‘Duck Dynasty’, is said to have been infrequently spoken by the late actor before his death at 79

Days before the “Duck Dynasty” patriarch passed away at the age of 79, Korie Robertson talked about Phil Robertson’s health.

Philadelphia’s health was “declining really rapidly,” she told The Post last week. “”.

Alzheimer’s disease was one of the many illnesses Phil fought.

The 51-year-old Korie, who is married to Phil’s 53-year-old son Willie, said it was “so hard to watch Phil while he was dying.”. “.”.

“But he is so loved, and the entire family is just coming around him and taking really good care of him,” she continued. “.”.

Phil’s passing was verified by Korie and Willie on Instagram on Sunday evening.

As stated in the post, the Robertson family said, “We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.”.

The statement went on to say, “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 his desire to let everyone who would listen know about Jesus’ Good News.”. We will carry on his legacy of love for God and others until we see him again because we are thankful that he was able to live on earth. “.”.

“We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life,” the family continued. For now, we are holding a private service, but we will soon announce information about a public celebration of his life. “”.

The popular reality series “Duck Dynasty,” which aired for 11 seasons between 2012 and 2017, is making a comeback. launching on June 1 at 9 p.m. A. On AandE), “Duck Dynasty: The Revival,” which has already been renewed for a second season, returns to the Robertson family.

The Robertson family places a high value on “faith, family, and ducks,” as they say on the show. “.”.

The focus of the revival series is now Korie, Willie, and their eight grandchildren and six grown children.

Following the Robertson family, who own Duck Commander, a hunting and outdoor recreation company in West Monroe, Louisiana, was the original “Duck Dynasty.”.

In 2013, the premiere of Season 4 attracted over 11 million viewers.

In recent years, Phil was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He was a part of the original show and founded the family business with a patented duck call.

Korie told The Post, “At this time, he is unable to be on the show.”.

Shortly before Phil passed away, she added, she and her 27-year-old daughter, Sadie, visited him.

He no longer says a lot of things. He doesn’t talk much,” she clarified.

However, she remembered that Phil “looked up and said something like, ‘full steam ahead,'” when they were there. It was really lovely. “”.

He only said that to [Sadie], and it was truly unique. He didn’t say anything else that made sense. “.”.

The family, she explained, was “cherishing” those times with him.

Kay Robertson, 77, was Phil’s wife. They had four grown children: Alan, Jep, 46, Jase, 55, and Willie, 53.

The 50-year-old Phyllis, Phil’s secret daughter from an affair in the 1970s, was also disclosed.

According to Korie, her mother-in-law, Kay, is also not feeling well.

Korie clarified that she was featured in several of the season’s early episodes of Duck Dynasty: The Revival. “.”.

She experienced some health problems as the season progressed. She continued, “And she hasn’t been able to be on anymore.”. We’re grateful that Kay was able to appear in some of the earlier episodes, and we will treasure them greatly. “.”.