Willie Robertson shares an emotional update on parental health

As Duck dynasty aum Phil Robert continues to fight Alzheimer’s, his wife, Kay Robertsonfaces its own health challenges.

“Dad doesn’t do well at all. He definitely moves on,” their son Willie Robertson shares only Weekly USLatest cover story. “And Mum has shown the same kind of symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia. It’s just part of life – and Mum has her good days.”

Willie, 53, states that it is “great” to have his mother to make an appearance on the forthcoming series Duck Dynasty: The revivalbut say Us Fans of the original reality show should not expect frequent cameos. “She’s probably not going to be able to do that in the future,” he said. “It has more health problems too. But we’re there.”

The close relationship of the family has been stronger than ever in the heart of Phil, 79, and Kay’s health is battling. “We (still) spend time together, but they lived a great journey and taught us a lot,” said Willie Us. “(My wife) Korie (Robert))) and I appreciate what we were able to do on Duck dynastyto be able to see that. “

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Reflecting on his parents’ reality TV stardom, he continued, “I think people don’t realize (when) the show started for them and uncle And (Robert), they were all in the middle of their sixties, and so they were retired and were largely made. They thought they had done everything in life. And so, for them to have that last push and be on television, and I’m very glad people are seen and enjoyed it when we had that time. “

Willie is one of four Phil and Kay children, including brothers Be. Jase and give. In 2020, Phil learned that he also Daughter’s father named Flee Following a relationship he had in the ’70s.

On the December 2024 episode of the Podcast “not shamed with Robertson’s family”Jase, 55 Been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Jase told his podcast listeners last month that Phil’s health “It hasn’t been good.”

In the midst of “very difficult” last year, Korie, 51 Us He has been “sweet” to see how her husband has stepped up to look after his parents. “They’ve just come together and just really brought the family together in a way,” he explained. “And I know sometimes that can be something that tears apart, but for our family, everyone has just come around and brings them together.”

Willie agreed that the health of his parents gave him more appreciation for the “small, small moments” in life, as well as bringing him and his brothers and sisters closer. “I’m glad they are here,” he said. “I’m glad I’m seen a lot, too, because I know many families don’t get to see each other much, but we’re doing. It has really meant a lot.”

Fans will soon be able to see the famous family back on screen when Duck Dynasty: The revival Premieres on Friday, June 1. The cast includes Willie’s daughter and Korie Sadie Robertsonwho also opens only for the health of her grandparents Us‘Newest cover story. (Willie and Kori share a total of six children, including Rebecca, 36, John, 29, Will, 23, Bella, 22, and Rowdy, 22.)

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“A kind of silver lining, blessing in disguise, is that their love for each other is so common in the most beautiful way through such a tragic situation,” said Sadie, 27, Us. “Seeing two people love each other that, who have loved each other since they were 15, is so inspiring in love and going through hard times. And so, it has been very difficult to watch go through what they have gone through but see them comfort each other and it has been really beautiful.”

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Duck Dynasty: The revival Premieres on A&E Sunday, June 1, at 9 pm et.