Phil Robertson’s Health Is ‘Not Good,’ Says Jase, But Family Is Keeping the ‘Spark of Hope and Love Alive’

After multiple diagnoses of a blood disease and Alzheimer’s, Phil Robertson’s health continues to decline steadily. But that doesn’t stop the family from sharing memories—funny stories and stories of faith—as they navigate the “overwhelming” last stage of his life.

Phil’s wife Kay is his “only consistent north star,” said Al, one of Phil and Kay’s sons.

A Health Update: Phil Robertson Continues To Decline as Kay Experiences an ‘Upswing’

On a recent episode of the “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” podcast, brothers Al and Jase Robertson and cousin Zach Dasher gave an update on Phil and Kay Robertson.

At the end of 2024, the family announced that Phil was diagnosed with both Alzheimer’s disease and a blood disorder. Jase shared at the time that Phil was “literally unable to, I think he would agree, to just sit down and have a conversation.”

The progression of Alzheimer’s has greatly compromised Phil’s memory and cognitive awareness. And the blood disease was “causing all kinds of problems” throughout “his entire body,” and the combination has been unbearable.

Earlier this year, Phil and Kay’s son, Jase, opened up more about his experience with his father’s illnesses. Just before the family shared Phil’s multiple diagnoses with the public, his health was quite dire. Jase remembered bringing his kids to visit their grandfather as they all understood that little time was left. But Phil rebounded somewhat after the news hit the media.

“I just chalked it up to answered prayer,” mentioned Jase. “I just really believe more now than ever the power of prayer.” Since then, most of the time, “there’s a spirit about him that’s at peace and it’s really helped us the past few weeks.”

The family continues to visit both Phil and Kay, bring meals, and navigate this hard time together. Dasher noticed three things on Phil’s nightstand during a recent visit. “The biggest item on the stand was the Bible,” he said. A book about duck species and a glass of unsweet iced tea also sat on the nightstand.

Phil and Kay rely on FaceTime to talk with each other as they “haven’t been able to be together in proximity,” shared Al. He spoke of a “spark” that is exchanged between the couple who have been together now for 60 years.

“The spark that comes in both of their eyes when they see one another is really touching,” said Al. “I mean it reminds you of the blessing we get on earth to have somebody to carry burdens with and the beauty of marriage and relationship.”

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Kay is “Dad’s only consistent north star,” said Al. Phil and Kay are currently in different facilities, each dealing with medical challenges. Phil continues to decline. Kay fell again, this time with a “substantial injury,” said Jase, though she is currently experiencing an “upswing” in her own health.