The longtime Louisiana church elder dies at age 79.


Phil Robertson, who gained national fame as the bearded, camouflage-clad Duck Commander, “has gone to be with Jesus,” his Louisiana church family confirmed.

The reality television star and Bible teacher — known for leading hundreds, if not thousands, of souls to Christ — died Sunday at age 79.

His family had revealed last year that he faced early-stage Alzheimer’s and other health problems.

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