Phil Robertson, the bearded patriarch of A&E Network’s “Duck Dynasty," has died, his family announced Sunday.
"We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord," his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, wife of Willie Robertson, posted on Facebook.
Korie Robertson thanked supporters for "the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life.".
"We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family," according to a statement from the show producers.
"We are saddened to learn of the passing of former LA Tech quarterback, Phil Robertson," according to a school statement.
Robertson, the founder of the Duck Commander duck call, had moved into producing and writing numerous television shows that celebrated country living and people, and featured his colorful family.
In addition to "Duck Dynasty," the series included "In the Woods with Phil" (2017) and "Duck Commander" (2009), according to IMDB. »