‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson
Dead At 79
Posted By: envirodude, 5/25/2025 9:29:04 PM
‘Duck Dynasty’ star and Robertson family patriarch Phil Robertson died Sunday at the age of 79, his son Jase announced via Twitter. “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!” his son, Jase, announced Sunday evening. Robertson made his name inventing an innovative new duck call for hunters to use in the 1970’s, leading to the success of his company Duck Commander. His family then became famous for their portrayal in the reality show Duck Dynasty, which aired in the 2010’s.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ star and Robertson family patriarch Phil Robertson died Sunday at the age of 79, his son Jase announced via Twitter.
“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!” his son, Jase, announced Sunday evening. Robertson made his name inventing an innovative new duck call for hunters to use in the 1970’s, leading to the success of his company Duck Commander. His family then became famous for their portrayal in the reality show Duck Dynasty, which aired in the 2010’s.
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A FedEx contract driver in Texas was arrested Friday and accused of kidnapping and murder in the death of a 7-year-old girl who went missing two days earlier, officials said.
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The Biden White House is staffing up to defend the president and his administration against the potential coming onslaught of Republican-led probes focused on first-son Hunter Biden.
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And that number is expected to grow.
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An explosion was reported in downtown Nashville early Christmas morning that was felt for miles.
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To move forward, we debate, not demonize. We discuss, not destroy. But in this moment – this moment, this morning – our sacred rule of law is under attack. Journalism is under attack. Universities are under attack. Freedom of speech is under attack. An insidious fear is reaching through our schools
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