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'Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson's Son Reveals Dad's Health Is 'Not Good' Amid Alzheimer's Battle

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By Favour Adegoke on April 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM EDT
Updated on April 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM EDT

"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson is reportedly not doing well amid his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Phil's son Jase shared an update on his father's ailing health, explaining that he's "not good" even though his family is choosing to look on the brighter side.

Phil Robertson's son also shared that his mum Kay is finally recovering after a fall, as she was previously "not doing good," leaving their family to think, "Maybe this is it."

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Phil Robertson's Son Shares Update On His Father's Health

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson
Instagram | Phil Robertson

Jase Robertson has opened up about his father's ailing health amid much concern from fans.

Last year, Phil's family revealed that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in an episode of the "Unashamed with The Robertson Family" podcast, with Jase adding that doctors told him Phil is suffering from a blood disease that's causing all kinds of problems was only getting worse.

Now, Jase has shared the state of things with his father's health, noting that the "Duck Dynasty" patriarch is "not good," per TMZ.

"The No. 1 question I get everywhere I go: 'How's your dad doing?'" Jase said on the April 2 episode of the "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" podcast. "Now, I'm just giving the blunt truth: I say, 'Not good.'"

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He added that the Robertson family is "doing the best we can" and is trying to keep positive about the situation.

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Kay Robertson Suffered A Fall

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson and his wife Kay and son, Willie
Instagram | Phil Robertson

Jase went further to share the state of his mother's health, revealing that she suffered a fall and was previously "not doing good" but is now recovering.

"For my mom, it's been a lot better this past week, because she was really not doing good," he told his podcast listeners.

He then made a shocking revelation, suggesting that the family thought the matriarch might die.

"We were kind of dealing with the fact that maybe this is it," he said in the episode, adding that "that's what it seemed like in the moment. It seemed close there, so it was difficult."

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Phil Robertson Has Been Battling With A 'Blood Disorder'

It was reported that Phil could barely walk around without crying out in pain, making his return to TV screens in doubt.

According to USA Today, Jase explained in December that his father wasn't doing good and that his memory was starting to decline.

"I was like, 'You know, your memory is not what it once was.' He's like, 'Tell me about it.' So, he is literally unable to — I think he would agree — to just sit down and have a conversation," he told listeners about his father at the time.

Jase also explained that doctors told Phil he had "some sort of blood disease" and it was "causing all kinds of problems."

Phil's other son, Al, said his dad had been suffering from the unnamed illness for "years" but noted it had "gotten a lot worse."

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'Duck Dynasty' Reboot To Hit TV Screens Soon

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson
Instagram | Phil Robertson

Jase's update on his parent's health comes amid plans for the "Duck Dynasty" to return to A&E in the summer of this year.

In January, the cable network announced the reboot of the series in a press release, saying the show will follow the Robertson family as "they grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander, watching the kids navigate marriage, children, and businesses of their own, and passing down the family legacy."

The "Duck Dynasty" series follows the Robertson family as they navigate life in relation to their family business of making products for duck hunters.

Phil starred in the popular series from 2012 to 2017 and founded the Duck Commander company.

However, he'll not feature in the reboot, even if he were in better health condition, as he sparked controversy with homophobic and racist remarks in a 2014 GQ magazine interview, which caused him to be placed on "indefinite hiatus."

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Willie Roberson To Lead 'Duck Dynasty' Reboot

The reboot, "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," will follow Duck Commander heir Willie Robertson and his wife Korie along with their large family of six children who live on their Louisiana land.

Also, fan favorites Uncle Si and Miss Kay would be returning. A&E has ordered two seasons, with 20 episodes each, for the reboot.

"Going back on A&E feels a little like going back home. We're thankful for all who have followed along as our family has grown and expanded and can't wait to get cameras rolling again on all our new adventures, or perhaps misadventures," Willie and Korie said in a joint press release.

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