(Gray News) – A reality TV star is reportedly battling Alzheimer’s and a blood disease.
According to the “Duck Dynasty” family, Phil Robertson, 78, has been struggling with recent health issues that have also caused him to not appear on the family’s podcast.
Jase Robertson revealed his father’s diagnosis on Friday’s “Unashamed with The Robertson Family” podcast episode.
“According to the doctors, they are sure that he has some sort of blood disease that is causing all kinds of problems,” Jase Robertson shared. “And he has early stages of Alzheimer’s.”
The family said Phil Robertson is battling through his health diagnosis and wants to return to the podcast, but unfortunately remains in pain even when attempting to walk.
“I’m like, ‘Phil, you can barely walk around without crying out in pain,’ and I was like, ‘Your memory is not what it once was. And he was like, ‘Tell me about it,’” Jase Robertson said.
The Robertson family said their father does have good days and bad days and they are finding ways to make him more comfortable and help him with his memory.
“Duck Dynasty” was a popular TV series that ran from 2012-2017 following the Robertson family known for their successful duck-hunting business.
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