"What a life he lived. We heard that from thousands of people, the people he impacted," Willie Robertson said of his late father, who died at age 79 in May

'Duck Dynasty' Star Willie Robertson Reveals Dad's Final Message Before His Death originally appeared on Parade. Duck Dynasty 's Willie Robertson is sharing the final message his father left with his family before passing away at age 79.

Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson has reflected on the poignant last message his father Phil shared with his family prior to his death. Speaking to TV Insider on Friday Willie, 53, opened up about what it was like to lose Phil one week before Duck Dynasty: The Revival premiered.