Patriyark of the family of Phil Robertson, businessman, and reality television show Duck Dynasty has died at the age of 79. His death was confirmed by his daughter -in -law, Kori Robertson in a touch.

“We celebrate today that our grandfather, husband and father, Phil Robertson, are with Prabhu,” said in the statement. “Thanks to all those who have lovingly supported us with prayer. His strong belief and message of grace touched countless lives.”

The cause of death has not been revealed yet

Although the official cause of death has not come out, Robertson’s son, Jas shared in December that his father Alzheimer’s was in the early stages of the disease. The family has not confirmed whether that situation has contributed to his death.

According to CNN, Phil Robertson started the Duck Commander, which was a company specialized in duck calls and hunting equipment. He was a duck hunter in the heart and was a Christian to the core, and he had the basis of the Duck dynasty, the A&E show, which ran from 2012 and 2017. The show chronic the close Robertson family and their growing outdoor business.

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In 2013, Robertson suffered a backlash for inflammatory comments about homosexuality made during an interview with GQ Magazine. A & E briefly suspended him from the show, but the network later resumed filming with full family.

The Robertson family issued that a private service would be organized, which would arrange for a public memorial in the next few days.

“We know that Phil has touched a lot of life,” the family said. “We appreciate their legacy and are ready to celebrate with all those who loved him.