Duck Dynasty Star Sadie Robertson Shares Final Moments with Grandfather Phil Robertson

Published: May 27, 2025

Sadie Robertson, star of the reality TV show Duck Dynasty, has shared a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather Phil Robertson, who passed away on Sunday, May 25, at the age of 79.

In an emotional Instagram post, Sadie shared a photo of her and her grandfather, along with a Bible verse from Corinthians 5:17, which reads, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

"As I was sitting with Papaw Phil today, I thought about this verse… he has already experienced on this earth — going from dead to alive by the power of Christ," she wrote. "It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others. Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come."

Sadie, who is expecting her third child with her husband Christian Huff, then shared what is now one of her final memories with her grandfather.

"One of the last things he said to me was 'full strength ahead!' Amen!" she wrote.

The following day, Sadie shared a new Instagram post about her grandfather, writing, "I wrote in my post yesterday that he touched 'thousands,' and I can confidently correct that now to millions."

Phil Robertson's Legacy

Phil Robertson, the founder and president of the hunting company Duck Commander, which he began in 1972 with a now-patented duck call. The company was featured on the reality TV show Duck Dynasty, which aired on A&E for 11 seasons between 2012 and 2017.

The show spawned several spinoffs, and in January, A&E announced that the show would return to the network as Duck Dynasty: The Revival. The reality show revival is expected to premiere June 1 on A&E.

Phil's death came months after his family revealed in December that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Sadie's parents, Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson, shared a joint Instagram post in the wake of Phil's death, writing, "We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord."

"Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life," they continued, in part. "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."

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