India, May 26 -- Duck Dynasty patriarchPhil Robertson hasdied at the age of 79 following various health struggles, includingAlzheimer's. The news wasannounced on Facebook by Phil's daughter in lawKorie Robertson, the wife of Willie Robertson.

"We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord," Korie wrote, adding, in part, "Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus."

Korie further wrote, "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 publi...