Willie Robertson discusses managing the loss of Phil Robertson and updates on Mama Kay's health within the Duck Dynasty family.
The Robertson family, famously known for their reality show "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," is facing a challenging time as they cope with the declining health of two of their loved ones.
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the family and the show's central figure, passed away on May 25 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. His wife, Miss Kay, has been struggling with dementia and has been finding it hard to cope with the loss of her lifelong partner.
Miss Kay's health has been declining since Phil's passing, with her family, including her son Willie, doing their best to support her. Willie has shared that Miss Kay has had moments of depression and that her health has been up and down.
Despite the hardships, the Robertsons are trying to keep a positive attitude. Willie has found solace in a scripture from 1 Corinthians chapter 15, which Phil ingrained in his memory, as he copes with his father's death. Korie, Phil's daughter-in-law, is in awe of how the family comes together to help take care of Miss Kay.
The Robertson family's show, "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," airs on A&E and features the family sharing their personal experiences, including private family health issues. In a recent episode, Willie revealed that Phil told them not to cry, expressing his happiness about where he was going.
In a lighter moment, Korie joked that Miss Kay sometimes forgets that Willie has visited her, but despite her memory issues, Miss Kay remains funny and spicy. The family's business, Duck Commander, is still in the duck hunting business and hopes their kids and their spouses will successfully carry on the legacy.
The Robertson family encourages others in the caregiving stage of life to remember "it's hard to have a playbook," but to count their blessings. They have shown resilience and a sense of humor in the face of adversity, and Miss Kay continues to inspire with her strength and spirit.
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- The Robertson family, known for their reality show "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" on A&E, openly discusses their personal experiences, including health-and-wellness struggles like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- During a recent episode, Willie Robertson revealed that his father, Phil, who passed away from Alzheimer's, told them not to cry, expressing his joy about where he was going.
- Miss Kay, Phil's wife, has been finding it hard to cope with Phil's passing and is currently dealing with her own mental-health challenges related to dementia.
- Despite their medical-conditions, the Robertsons continue to inspire resilience, showing a sense of humor and counting their blessings in the caregiving stage of life.
- Korie Robertson, Phil's daughter-in-law, marvels at the family's unity and mutual support during this challenging time, particularly in caring for Miss Kay.
- The Robertsons' business, Duck Commander, continues in the duck hunting business and hopes its future generations, including sons-in-law and daughters, will carry on the legacy.
- In an unusual twist, Miss Kay, despite her memory issues, remains witty and humorous, at times forgetting that Willie has visited her, but still maintaining her spicy personality.
