“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The family patriarch’s son, Jase, revealed the tragic news on an episode of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family.” Robertson was also diagnosed with a blood disease. “I think I spoke on the 1000th podcast, we were trying to figure out the diagnosis, but according to the doctors, he has some sort of blood disease causing all kinds of problems,” Jase Robertson said, according to Fox News. “Phil’s not doing well,” he added. Sad News: Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s and he is “Not Doing Well” Robertson is 78 years old. pic.twitter.com/1lCMaERUvD — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) December 9, 2024 Per TODAY: Jase noted that the blood disease has “accelerated” and is “causing problems” with his dad’s “entire body.” “He has early stages of Alzheimer’s so if you put those things together, he’s just not doing well,” Jase said. “He’s really struggling.” TODAY.com reached out to the Robertson family for comment. Seeing his health take a downward turn has been really hard for Robertson. Jase explained that the patriarch wants to return to work on his family’s podcast, but is unable to accept the reality of the situation. “I’m like, ‘Well Phil, you can barely walk around without crying out in pain,’ and I was like, ‘Your memory is not what it once was,'” Jase recalled telling his dad. “He’s like, ‘Tell me about it.’ So he is literally unable to, I think he would agree to just sit down and have a conversation.” 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease https://t.co/UYtbfpxAEE — Fox News (@FoxNews) December 7, 2024 WATCH: Family reveals on podcast that ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson has early stages of Alzheimer’s pic.twitter.com/O97me8e9YY — New York Post (@nypost) December 7, 2024 Fox News reports: The “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” included Phil, Jase, Phil’s son, Alan, and Phil’s nephew, Zach Dasher. Jase noted that the team of doctors told him and his family that “there’s no curing what” Phil has. “We’re trying to make him a little more comfortable,” he noted. In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is very appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil’s way. Phil starred on “Duck Dynasty” from 2012 to 2017. He also founded the Duck Commander Company. Watch the full episode of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” which addresses Phil Robertson’s health diagnosis below: