‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s health struggles continue with latest setback

Phil Robertson has been dealing with symptoms of dementia. Now, the “Duck Dynasty” star and now he’s learned he fractured even more vertebrae.

Robertson, 78, broke his back in 2023, requiring surgery.

Jase Robertson said recently during the the “Unashamed Podcast” that Phil Robertson has fractured more vertebrae in his back, bringing the total number of fractured vertebrae to at least eight.

“He has these conditions that, they do not seem like he’s getting better,” Jase Robertson, 55, said.

Last month, it was reported “Duck Dynasty” is returning to A&E, eight years after the series finale.

The Duck Commander crew returns with “Duck Dynasty: The Revival.”

A&E has signed on for two seasons and 20 episodes. According to the report, the new series is set to begin this summer and will feature Willie and Korie Robertson, their children and grandchildren, in Louisiana.

“Duck Dynasty,” which debuted in 2012 on A&E, ran for 11 seasons before it was cancelled in 2017.

According to TVLine, “With their dynasty expanding into more than just ducks, Willie and Korie will bring their signature humor and family fun as they grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander. Watching the kids navigate marriage, children and businesses of their own, and passing down the family legacy.”

The news comes after John Godwin, a decoy technician and duck call builder for the famous “Duck Dynasty” team, announced his retirement on a Jan. 9 episode of the group’s podcast “Duck Call Room.”

Last month, Phil Robertson revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.