Duck Dynasty’s Uncle Si Hospitalized Amid Complications From Infection

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The Robertson family is looking after one of their own.

Silas Robertson-many Duck Dynasty fans know him as Uncle Si-is currently hospitalized and recovering from an infection, according to Justin Martin, the General Manager of Duck Commander.

Just to clarify before anyone hears anything else, Uncle Si is currently hospitalized,” Justin wrote in an Instagram post on October 1st. “He’s recovering well, but he was struggling to overcome a bad sinus infection.”

Justin-a fellow host with Uncle Si on their Duck Call Room show-shared some good news, saying the 77-year-old is recovering well and is expected to be released from the hospital shortly.

Good news about one of the senior members of the Robertson family arrives five months after they mourned the loss of their leader and Uncle Si’s brother, Phil Robertson, who passed away in May at 79 years old.

Phil’s daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, who is married to Willie Robertson, let the fans of the Duck Dynasty star know what happened.

She announced on Facebook that their father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, has passed away and is now with God. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers from those whose lives were touched by his faith, his grace, and his passion for sharing the message of Jesus. The family is thankful for his life and committed to continuing his example of loving God and loving others until they are reunited with him.

To the fans, she noted, “We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life.”

After Phil passed away-he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and the news was shared publicly five months prior to his death-his family shared some of the last things he told them.

Shortly after his death, Sadie Robertson, his granddaughter, shared a touching memory on Instagram. She recalled that one of the last things her grandfather told her was, “full strength ahead!” She added, “Amen!”

Willie, too, reflected on his dad’s spiritual identity.

Phil was a man of deep faith. He once told us, ‘Don’t be sad at my funeral; I know where I’m going,’” shared the 53-year-old in an interview with TV Insider published on July 25. “He truly lived a full life, and we heard that sentiment echoed by the thousands of people he touched.”

For a closer look at Phil’s many loved ones, read on.

As someone who’s observed families for years, I’ve always admired lasting partnerships. I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Phil Robertson, the beloved patriarch of the Robertson family. He and his incredible wife, Miss Kay – born Marsha Kay Carroway – shared an amazing 59 years together before he passed away in May 2025 at the age of 79. It’s a beautiful reminder of what’s possible with commitment and love.

Phil Robertson, the founder of Duck Commander, and his wife Kay raised four sons: Alan Robertson, Jason “Jase” Robertson, Willie Robertson, and Jep Robertson. Phil also has a daughter, Phyllis, who was born from a relationship outside of his marriage in the 1970s.

In December 2024, the family announced that Phil was experiencing the initial symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. He remained a central figure in the thoughts of his large family as production began on Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which first aired in June 2025.

Phil’s health news has “been really tough on everyone,” Korie Robertson shared in an interview on the show. She added, “He’d never say it himself, but I truly believe it’s impacted Willie, and it’s gotten him to seriously consider what he wants to be remembered for.”

Jase married Missy Robertson in 1990.

The couple share sons Reed Robertson and Cole Robertson, as well as daughter Mia Robertson.

Although Jase created some of the famous calls used by Duck Commander, he isn’t considered the family’s fortune teller. He’s known for his duck calls, not predicting the future, so don’t expect him to read your mind.

I initially doubted the show would be successful,” he admitted to Fox News after Duck Dynasty became a huge hit. “Our family is definitely unique, but I didn’t expect viewers would be interested in watching us.”

Reed is a parent to three children with his wife, Brighton Robertson. Meanwhile, Cole proposed to his girlfriend, Emily Hamn, in March 2025.

Willie has led Duck Commander as CEO since 2002, but with the start of Duck Dynasty: The Revival, he is beginning to plan for his retirement.

He married Korie Howard, also a graduate of Harding University, in 1992, and together they have six children: Rebecca Robertson (born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Taiwan, she joined the family as a 16-year-old exchange student in 2004 and quickly became like one of their own), John Luke Robertson, Sadie Robertson, Bella Robertson, Will Robertson Jr. (who was adopted at 5 weeks old in 2001), and Rowdy Robertson (adopted in 2016 when he was 13 years old).

Currently, the couple has nine grandchildren. Mary Kate Robertson and her husband, John Luke, are parents to three children: sons John Shepherd and Wells, and daughter Ella. Sadie and her husband, Christian Huff, have three daughters. Rebecca and her husband, John Reed, are parents to sons Zane and Xander, and daughter Holland.

Will tied the knot with Abby Kay Robertson in 2023.

Sadie and Christian, who started the faith-based fitness company 4:8 Men, got married in 2019. The wedding took place at the Robertson family’s home in Louisiana.

“When someone helps you grow and is your closest friend, you don’t want to go a single day without seeing them,” the That’s Good podcast host shared with People magazine. “We’re thrilled that we won’t have to be apart anymore.”

The couple became parents to daughters Honey James Huff in May 2021 and Haven Belle Huff in May 2023. They then announced the birth of another daughter, Kit Carroway Huff, in August 2025.

Youngest Robertson brother Jep has been married to Jessica since 2001.

They share three daughters—Lily, Merritt and Priscilla—as well as sons River and Gus.

The family is expanding quickly, especially with Lily and her husband Austin Staulbaum welcoming their son Winston Ezelle Stalbaum in February 2025. Additionally, Merritt and her husband Tyler Metro are anticipating their first child in December, and Jessica announced in July that Priscilla is expecting a baby girl, who is due in October.

Phil’s brother, Silas Robertson, who is famous for being a standout character and known as Uncle Si to viewers of Duck Dynasty, has been married to Christine Robertson since 1971.

The Army vet and his bride share daughter Trasa and son Scott.

Trasa and her husband Kyle Coburn are parents to four sons. Scott is also a father to four children with his wife Marsha Robertson, who is a musician and plays in a band with her father-in-law, called Uncle Si & the Sicotics.

It wasn’t until later in life that Phil discovered he had an adult daughter, the result of an affair he’d had in the 1970s.

In March 2020, the family’s leader shared the news with his sons Al, Jase, Willie, and Jep on their Unashamed podcast.

Al shared that he received a letter from Phyllis Thomas, who suggested they might be siblings. After considering it for a while, Al spoke with his parents, and Phil agreed to undergo a DNA test.

Phyllis was subsequently welcomed into the fold.

I remember when Phyllis joined our family – it was amazing to see how Kay reacted. As Korie told TopMob News in 2023, Kay immediately welcomed her with open arms. She truly became one of us, and felt like part of the family right away.

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