Just moments ago in West Monroe, Louisiana, a visibly emotional Willie Robertson stepped forward to share a deeply somber update regarding the health of his beloved mother, Kay Robertson, the cherished matriarch of the Duck Dynasty family. At 77, Miss Kay’s condition has taken a concerning turn, and for the first time in recent weeks, the family has chosen to speak openly about her quiet struggle.
Willie, now also 77, spoke with sincerity and a heavy heart as he described the changes they’ve seen in his mother over the past several days. According to his statement, Miss Kay has been “growing noticeably weaker,” both physically and emotionally, prompting the family to come together in what he described as “a sacred time of reflection, prayer, and holding close the one who always held us together.”
“She’s the reason we’re all here,” Willie said. “And now it’s our turn to be there for her, the way she’s always been there for us.”
Miss Kay has long been regarded as the heart of the Robertson family—known for her warmth, her unwavering faith, and her ability to comfort and strengthen those around her. But behind her enduring smile, those closest to her say she has quietly been carrying a heavy grief, especially following the loss of her husband, Phil Robertson, earlier this year.
“Losing Dad shook her,” Willie continued. “She doesn’t say it out loud every day, but we see it. She misses him every moment.”
The family has confirmed that Kay is currently under full-time care and is being kept as comfortable as possible. While they remain hopeful, they have acknowledged the seriousness of her condition and are asking for continued prayers, love, and privacy during this time.
Supporters across the country have already begun sharing stories, prayers, and memories online—honoring Miss Kay for the woman she has always been: nurturing, faithful, and fiercely devoted to those she loves.
The Robertsons say they will continue to provide updates when appropriate, but for now, they are focused on simply being by her side—reminding her, in every way they can, of the legacy of love she’s built.
And for millions who’ve come to know her through TV screens, cookbooks, and candid family moments, this update is more than news. It’s personal.