‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s: Family

According to his son, the 78-year-old is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s as a result of a long-standing blood disease that progressed over time.

Phil Robertson speaks at a campaign event for Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Fairhope, Ala., on Sept. 25, 2017. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Phil Robertson, 78, best known for his popular A&E reality television series “Duck Dynasty,” has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

During a Dec. 6 episode of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” podcast, son Jase gave an update on his father’s health, revealing he is in the early stages of the disease.