An 'American original': 6 tributes to 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson

By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Entertainment Editor Monday, May 26, 2025

Phil Robertson of television show "Duck Dynasty" speaks at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington, DC on February 27, 2015. | NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images

Following the death of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson on Sunday at the age of 79, tributes flooded in from public figures, family members and national organizations, with many remembering his stand for the truth of the Gospel.

The Louisiana native and founder of the “Duck Commander” brand died after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family announced on social media.

Known as the patriarch of the Duck Dynasty clan, a bold voice for the Gospel and an unapologetic cultural figure, Robertson’s influence reached far beyond television and often into politics. “Duck Dynasty,” which ran over 11 seasons from 2012 to 2017, once ranked among the most popular cable shows and had as many as 12 million viewers.

From Phil’s granddaughter, Sadie, to evangelist Franklin Graham, here are some of the most notable tributes.

Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com

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