After a devastating year marked by loss and serious health challenges, Miss Kay Robertson is finally giving fans of Duck Dynasty a reason for hope.
2025 has been one of the hardest seasons of her life. Miss Kay endured multiple medical emergencies, including a severe fall that required major surgery and led to a dangerous infection, as well as a broken foot that caused lasting mobility issues. On top of those physical struggles, she suffered the unimaginable loss of her husband of 60 years, Phil Robertson, who passed away in May.
But according to her sons, she is finally turning a corner.
“She’s doing amazing,” said Al Robertson during a recent episode of the family’s Unashamed podcast. “She seems to have turned a corner and is doing really good.” For longtime followers of the Robertson family, those words carry deep meaning.
Earlier in the year, Miss Kay’s health scares were so serious that they left both her family and fans deeply concerned. The infection that followed her surgery was nearly fatal, and the combination of injuries would have been overwhelming for anyone—especially someone in her late seventies.
Still, as difficult as the physical recovery was, the emotional weight proved even heavier. After Phil’s death, Miss Kay struggled with depression, something her family spoke about openly. Willie Robertson shared earlier this summer, “Some of it is she is just depressed. She lost her partner of 60 years.” The grief was evident, and there were moments when her usual spark seemed to fade.
Thankfully, that light is beginning to return.
This Thanksgiving, Miss Kay was present, engaged, and joyful—smiling, laughing, and surrounded by her children and grandchildren. It wasn’t just a sign of physical improvement, but an emotional and spiritual one as well. She was once again the heart of the family, just as fans remember her.
For years, Miss Kay’s warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to her family defined the soul of Duck Dynasty. Even after enduring the most painful chapter of her life, she continues to embody resilience and grace.
For everyone who has prayed for her, worried over her, and hoped for brighter days, this update brings comfort: Miss Kay is still here, still strong, and still fighting in all the ways that matter most.
And that’s absolutely worth celebrating—with a glass of sweet tea.