Former Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has apparently had some health issues as of late.

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Phil's son Jase Robertson has revealed Phil's health "hasn't been good" during the April 3 episode of the "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" podcast.

Jase, 55, explained that his 78-year-old father's health has been in decline.

"Tell you the truth, it hasn't been good," Jase shared. "I'm just giving the blunt truth. I'll say, 'Not good.'"

Jase added, "We're doing the best we can. So I think that's just what you do."

In addition to Jase, Phil shares adult children Alan, 60, Willie, 52, and Jep, 46, with wife Kay Robertson.

The Duck Dynasty patriarch has battled a variety of health issues in recent years.

The Robertson family confirmed in December 2024 that Phil is in the "early stages" of Alzheimer's and has a blood disease as well as a fractured vertebrae in his back, according to Us Weekly.

"According to the doctors, they're sure that he has some sort of blood disease that's causing all kinds of problems," Jase reportedly explained on the podcast at the time.

"It's accelerated and it's causing problems with his entire body."

Jase suggested Phil's physical condition was taking a toll on his mental and emotional well-being.

"He's just not doing well," Jase noted. "He's really struggling."

Phil's wife Kay Robertson, however, has been on the rise ever since she fell in February and underwent surgery.

"For my mom, it's been a lot better this past week, because she was really not doing good," Jase explained on the podcast in February.

"She got an infection from a fall, from a cut that had happened earlier... She's still in the hospital, but [now it's] more rehab, physically, and trying to get her to eat."

Jase said Kay's improvements are huge gains since he wasn't even sure if she'd survive the fall earlier this year.

"We were kind of dealing with the fact that maybe this is it," Jase said. "That's what it seemed like in the moment. It seemed close there. So it was difficult."

A&E announced in January that Duck Dynasty: The Revival will premiere this summer and feature nearly all of the Robertson family, including Kay and Phil's brother Si Robertson. Phil, however, did not sign on for the series.

"Going back on A&E feels a little like going back home," Duck Dynasty spouses Willie and Korie Robertson, said in a statement.

"We're thankful for all who have followed along as our family has grown and expanded and can't wait to get cameras rolling again on all our new adventures, or perhaps misadventures."

Duck Dynasty: The Revival will air 20 one-hour episodes over the course of two seasons.

Duck Dynasty: The Revival will follow Willie and Korie as well as five of their six children -- John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella and Rebecca -- as they continue their family's work as duck hunters at their home in Louisiana.

The couple's son Rowdy is not listed as a member of the cast.

A&E also confirmed that Willie and Korie's grandchildren will be featured on the show as well.

In addition to his health crisis, Phil had also made headlines for making homophobic comments in 2013 during an interview with GQ.

Duck Dynasty had briefly suspended Phil from the show, but his family ended up saying they regretted the "coarse language" Phil chose to use.

The family insisted that Phil would "never incite or encourage hate," and so he was welcomed back onto the series.

Duck Dynasty debuted in 2012 and ran for 11 seasons before wrapping in 2017.

At the time, Duck Dynasty starred Phil, Si, and three of his Phil's sons -- Willie, Jase and Jep -- as they ran their successful business, Duck Commander.

Willie eventually stole the show with his kids Sadie and John Luke.

Sadie even competed on Dancing with the Stars' nineteenth season when she was 17-years-old. She and her pro partner Mark Ballas finished the competition in second place.
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