Kay Robertson’s Health Has Improved – Previous Reports Made Matters Seem Worse Than They Were
Duck Dynasty fans are relieved that Kay Robertson is doing well after previous reports about her health raised some concerns.
Miss Kay and her late husband, Phil Robertson, battled some serious health issues in the past year. Phil was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and a blood disorder, while Miss Kay suffered a severe fall that caused an infection.
The couple’s son, Jase, said he “thought it was life-threatening” when Kay was hospitalized after her fall. But she pulled through, although she still needed dedicated care.
Sadly, Phil passed away on May 25. Following his death, fans expressed concern for Miss Kay and her well-being. Those concerns reached a fever pitch following a comment her son, Willie, shared with USA Today. He said Kay was “not in the best of health,” adding, “Some of it is she is just depressed. She lost her partner of 60 years.”
The Robertsons continued to update their followers on Kay’s health and shared some hopeful news. She attended a church service in early June and enjoyed a Father’s Day visit from Jase and his family.
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Later, Jase and Al Robertson appeared on their family’s Unashamed podcast to dispel “fake news“ about their mom’s health. They said she was “doing amazing” and “had a huge bounce back physically.”
They said the reports of Miss Kay’s poor health were exaggerated as people read too much into the comments Willie shared after Phil’s death.
“He just made a general statement about her health. Which could define someone at almost 80. Most people, I mean, generally, let’s face it, you got some struggles once you get close to that number.”
Jase and Al wanted to assure their fans that Miss Kay was doing “fantastic” compared to how she had felt six months before.
Miss Kay Visits The Duck Call Room Podcast
Even more recently, Kay Robertson took it upon herself to quell the rumors about her health. On July 8th, she was a guest on the Duck Call Room podcast, marking her first podcast appearance since Phil’s death.
The episode’s title is “Miss Kay Is Back—and Doing Just Fine, Despite What the Internet Says.”
Kay sat next to her brother-in-law, “Uncle” Si Robertson. She seemed to be in good spirits and smiled as she was introduced.
“She lives! You live mom,” Al said.
“Thank goodness! I’m tired of being dead,” Kay joked.
As the episode continued, Kay and the others talked about fake, AI-generated posts on social media claiming she and other members of the Duck Dynasty family had died.
Thankfully, everyone, including Miss Kay, is doing well. Al said that one of the last times he preached, he told the congregation, “tales of [Kay’s] demise have been greatly exaggerated…you’re here today.”
“Well, I’m talking,” Kay said, adding that she was there for the guys to make her laugh.
Al shared that Kay has been going through physical therapy, she’s lost weight, and he’s “super proud” of her for working through her grief after losing Phil. He believes she is “probably healthier than [she’s] been in a year.”
Head below to watch the full episode of the Duck Call Room with Miss Kay. We’re so relieved to see her doing well!
