Phil Robertsonsturdy and biblical quoting family Duck DynastyHe died on May 25, 2025, at 79 after his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Phil, best known for his unfiltered presence on reality television, transforming the duck call into a multi-million dollar empire, was unfamiliar with the controversy. Over the years, he has elicited criticism of his comments about the role of LGBTQ+ rights, race and gender.
Despite the backlash, Phil stuck to conservative beliefs, particularly in the final years of his life, leaning heavily towards his faith and family. From his nearly 60 years of marriage Miss Cai The surprising revelation of his daughter in 2020 showed nothing, if not upset, in his life.
Here’s what you need to know about his death and how many children he will leave behind:
How did Phil Robertson die?
Phil passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 79 after fighting Alzheimer’s disease and other health complications. His death was confirmed by the Robertson family and mourned by fans all over the country.
In December 2024, Jace revealed in his family’s “embarrassing” podcast that Phil was dealing with “some blood disease causing all sorts of problems” in addition to Alzheimer’s.
“He’s not going well. He’s really struggling,” Jace said.
Was Phil Robertson still married?
Yes, Phil was still married to his longtime wife, Marsha Kay “Miss Kay” Robertson at the time of his death. Looking back at their lasting relationship, Miss Kay once said, “Phill takes care of me. I will take care of him. That’s what we do.”
How many children did Phil Robertson have?
Phil had five children. Along with Miss Kay, he had four sons: Alan, Jace, Willy and Jep. In 2020, he discovered that he had a daughter named Phyllis from past events in the 1970s. When he met her, Phil told Phil, “Girl, you’re the best thing that’s come out of my past.”
