Just moments ago in West Monroe, Louisiana, Willie Robertson, son of Duck Dynasty matriarch Kay Robertson, stepped forward with a tearful and urgent update that has shaken the Robertson family’s devoted fan base.
Now 77 years old, Miss Kay, beloved by millions for her warmth, faith, and grace, is facing a serious health battle. With visible emotion, Willie revealed that his mother is currently hospitalized and in critical condition, surrounded by family and receiving constant care.
“It’s been a hard few days,” Willie said quietly in a video message streamed to supporters. “And I just wanted to come on here and be honest with y’all, because you’ve loved her almost like family too.”
Though he didn’t reveal the exact nature of the medical condition, Willie confirmed that Kay’s health took a sudden and serious turn earlier this week. The family is asking for urgent prayers as they stay by her bedside and lean into the faith that has always carried them through life’s hardest moments.
“She’s resting, and she’s fighting — that’s who she is,” Willie said. “But we also know we serve a God who hears us. And right now, we’re asking all of you to lift her up.”
For fans of Duck Dynasty, Miss Kay has always been more than a TV figure — she has been the heart of the Robertson family. Known for her loving spirit, home-cooked meals, motherly wisdom, and unconditional faith, she became a symbol of strength in both the spotlight and at home.
In his message, Willie also shared a deeply personal reflection:
“Growing up, she was the one we all came home to. No matter how far we traveled or what we went through — she was always the constant. She’s more than our mother. She’s our foundation.”
Messages of support have already begun pouring in from across the country and around the world. Fans, friends, and fellow believers are flooding social media with prayers, memories, and tributes — many calling Miss Kay the “mother of American faith-based television.”
The family is currently gathered in West Monroe, taking turns sitting with Kay, reading Scripture aloud, and recounting the stories and laughter she gave them all.
“She’s always been the one holding us together,” Willie said through tears. “Now it’s our turn to hold her.”
As the Robertson family faces this painful moment, they’re asking for privacy, grace, and — most importantly — prayer.
Whatever the coming days may hold, one thing is certain: Kay Robertson’s legacy of love, faith, and strength will never fade.