Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease in his final months. The professional hunter turned reality star's family announced the news in a Facebook post on Sunday. “We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” Phil's daughter-in-law Korie Robertson said Sunday on Facebook. She thanked people who had prayed for Phil, who dealt with Alzheimer's disease in his final months. She recalled how he bravely told loved ones that he wasn’t afraid of death and considered it a comeback to the kingdom of God. Robertson was also featured on the TV show Duck Commander, a hunting program on the Outdoor Channel. He attended Louisiana Tech University, where he played football.