‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch Phil Robertson dead at 79

'We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,' Willie Robertson and his wife Korie wrote.

Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79.

In an emotional Instagram post, Phil’s son, Willie Robertson, and his daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, confirmed his death on May 25.

“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the couple wrote. “He reminded us often of the words of Paul, ‘You 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.'”

“Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, by his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen (to) the Good News of Jesus. 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,” the post concluded.

A cause of death was not immediately shared. The reality TV star’s family previously shared in December that Phil was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Phil’s son, Jase Robertson, posted a tribute to his father on X, writing, “My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed and we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again.”