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

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

“I just want you to know this tonight — Jesus Christ is the Son of God,” Franklin Graham shared at BGEA's God Loves You Tour in Birmingham, England., adding, “Jesus Christ loves you.” | Courtesy BGEA

2. Franklin Graham

Samaritan's Purse CEO Franklin Graham, son of the legendary evangelist Billy Graham, asked his followers on social media to join him in prayer for the Robertson family, saying that Robertson stood boldly for God's word.

"Please join me in praying for Miss Kay and all of the Robertson family as Phil Robertson has passed away," Graham wrote.

"Now he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior. I always appreciated that Phil stood firm with the Word of God and took every opportunity to talk about his faith in Jesus Christ."

Graham remembers Robertson and some of his family members encouraging wounded veterans and their spouses at a 2014 Samaritan's Purse Operation Heal Our Patriots program in Alaska. Robertson also spoke twice at the Billy Graham Library in North Carolina.

"There's no question, he will be greatly missed," Graham stated. "May God especially comfort all of the family during this time."

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

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