Roberton's family announced his death after revealing his Alzheimer's diagnosis in December Duck Dynasty is saying goodbye to Phil Robertson. At the end of the June 1 premiere episode of Duck Dynasty: The Revival,

Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty’s patriarch, died at 79 just before the reboot. His absence suggests deeper reasons beyond health issues.

As “Duck Dynasty: The Revival” returns with Episode 2, Kay “Miss Kay” Robertson is facing serious health challenges following the death of her husband, Phil Robertson, who passed away on May 25 after battling Alzheimer’s disease.