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Liberal Outlet Shamefully Smears ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star’s Death

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Just a day after the Robertson family announced the passing of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, media outlet HuffPost chose to mark the occasion with open disdain.

In a headline published Monday morning, the outlet labeled Robertson the “Duck Dynasty’ Star Who Spread Homophobic Hate.” The lede continued in the same vein, accusing the 79-year-old of having “stirred controversy with his anti-gay rhetoric.”

Rather than focusing on the legacy of faith, family, and entrepreneurship that endeared Robertson to millions, HuffPost used the moment of mourning to rehash decade-old controversies.

Chief among them was Robertson’s 2013 suspension from A&E after he described homosexuality as sinful. The network lifted his suspension after nine days over public backlash.

The HuffPost article also made a point to mention Robertson’s support for President Donald Trump during the 2020 and 2024 election cycles, as well as his alignment with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).

Robertson’s appearance at a Cruz campaign event, where he defended marriage as “between a man and a woman,” was also cited as evidence of his so-called “hate.”

Conversely, Cruz, who he endorsed for president in 2016, tweeted, “The great #PhilRobertson passed today. He loved Jesus & he was utterly fearless.”

“One of my fondest memories was duck hunting with Phil—he was the best shot I ever met,” he added.

Robertson’s death was announced on Sunday by his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, who posted on behalf of the family on social media.

 

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“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” she wrote.

She included a passage that she said Phil often quoted: “‘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.’”

Korie noted that the family planned a private service, though they also intend to “share details about a public celebration of his life.”

She extended thanks to supporters who had followed Robertson’s journey and shared in his mission.

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

“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.”

Robertson had faced declining health in recent years, including a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

In a December episode of Unashamed with the Robertson Family, it was revealed that he was in the early stages of the condition.

That deterioration, however, soon accelerated. “He’s just not doing well. He’s really struggling,” son Jase said on the program.

Willie Robertson, another of Phil’s sons, elaborated during a phone call with Fox News Digital, saying, “He’s got a blood disorder, and then he’s got the mental issues that could be early [on-set] Alzheimer’s … and probably some ministrokes because of his blood.”

“So, it could be some stroke stuff happening, that has happened. So, we’re still checking on all that,” he added.

In addition to the neurological challenges, Robertson was also coping with physical injuries.

“He also has a back issue. He’s fractured his back and that’s where the pain’s at. So, he’s kind of battling many different things at the same time,” Willie explained.

By April, the family was openly acknowledging the seriousness of his condition.

“The No. 1 question I get everywhere I go [is], ‘How’s your dad doing?’ Now, I’m just giving the blunt truth. I say, ‘Not good,’” Jase remarked.

“We’re making him comfortable and we’re doing the best we can. I think that’s just what you do.”

Phil Robertson was best known to television audiences for Duck Dynasty, the A&E reality series that drew unprecedented numbers for a nonfiction cable show—at one point pulling in nearly 12 million viewers per episode.

Before television fame, Robertson led a varied and accomplished life. As a young man, he played college football at Louisiana Tech, where he started as quarterback ahead of NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw.

He later worked as a commercial fisherman and teacher, eventually founding Duck Commander in 1972.

The company’s success was built on Robertson’s patented duck call, a product that became the cornerstone of the family’s business empire.

The Duck Dynasty series, which began airing in 2012, followed Phil, his wife Kay, their sons Jase, Willie, and Jep, and several grandchildren and employees as they ran the family business.

The show concluded in 2017 after 11 seasons but led to multiple spinoffs such as Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty, At Home with the Robertsons, and Duck Family Treasure.

In 2023, a film titled The Blind – The True Story of the Robertson Family premiered, offering a cinematic account of his journey from hardship to faith and fame.

Just months before his death, A&E announced a revival of the franchise under the title Duck Dynasty: The Revival.

Jase shared the news of his father’s passing on X, writing, “My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed but we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again!”

A&E released a statement following the news, calling Robertson a “hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family.”

“Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time,” the network added. “We extend our deepest condolences and respect their privacy as they grieve.”

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