‘Duck Dynasty’ Matriarch Miss Kay Is Doing ‘So Much Better’ After Recent Health Struggles
After losing her husband to Alzheimer's, the reality star is starting to feel like herself again
Duck Dynasty matriarch Miss Kay faced a series of health struggles after the death of her husband, Phil Robertston, on May 25. But today, Miss Kay is in better health—both mentally and physically. Here we take a look at the 77-year-old’s struggles with depression and a serious fall, plus share an update on how the reality TV star is doing today.
Miss Kay makes an ‘unbelievable’ health comeback
In an interview with Fox News Digital on July 16, Phil and Miss Kay’s son, Willie Robertson, shared a positive update on her health.
“She is doing so much better,” Willie said. “It’s unbelievable how she made the turn. I think she was just really kind of depressed after Phil passed away. You know, you’ve been with somebody for 60 years, over 60 years, so just losing her soulmate and she is getting older.”
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“She was struggling with that a bit, but man, she’s bounced back, and she just went to church,” he continued. “I think she’s going out of town this weekend. She’s traveling more. She’s on our show.”
Willie’s wife, Korie Roberston, joked, “She was on the ‘Duck Call Room’ podcast, and she said it was a proof of life video.” Korie continued, “She’s been with us for a few things that we’ve been filming this week. So that’s been really special… But yeah, she is getting older, and that comes with health issues, but she’s doing really well.”
Miss Kay suffered previous health issues
In April, Miss Kay’s health had taken a downward turn following a fall that ultimately led to her being hospitalized. “She got an infection from a fall from a cut that had happened earlier,” her son Jase Roberston, 55, explained on the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. “We were dealing with the fact that maybe this is it.”
Miss Kay recovered from the infection, but soon faced more hardships as her husband Phil battled with Alzheimer’s disease. Five months after the Robertson’s made Phil’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis public, they announced his passing on social media. The Duck Dynasty patriarch died at 79, days before the premiere of Duck Dynasty: The Revival.
“We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again,” Korie Robertson wrote to Duck Dynasty fans on Facebook. “We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life. We’re having a private service for now, but we’ll share details soon about a public celebration of his life.”
She struggled after her husband Phil’s death
Fans mourned the passing of Phil, sending love and prayers to the family amid the release of Duck Dynasty: The Revival. Miss Kay didn’t attend the series premiere on June 1 in Monroe, Louisiana which concerned Duck Dynasty lovers.
“Kay is not in the best of health,” Willie, 53, told USA Today in an interview on June 5. “We’re trying to help her out as much as we can.” He said that many of Miss Kay’s health struggles were related to Phil’s passing. “Some of it is she is just depressed,” he added. “She lost her partner of 60 years.”
“Mom was on the show at the beginning, so we have some sweet moments with her,” Willie said. While Miss kay made an appearance in an early episode of the Duck Dynasty reboot, she was unable to be in later episodes due to her health.
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