Who is Uncle Si?
Silas Merritt Robertson, better known as Uncle Si, is a popular television personality and a retired reed maker for duck calls at Duck Commander. He is best known for his role on A&E’s Duck Dynasty, where he emerged as a breakout cast member with his humorous antics and catchphrases. He is also the brother of Phil Robertson, the founder of Duck Commander and the patriarch of the Robertson family.
Uncle Si has also appeared on other shows such as the Outdoor Channel’s Buck Commander and The Duckmen of Louisiana, and was the host of the Duck Dynasty spin-off Going Si-Ral. He has also made a guest appearance on Last Man Standing, and voiced a character in Veggie Tales episode Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas.
The Death Hoax
In March 2020, a website called Conservative Tears published an article claiming that Uncle Si had been found dead in the woods near the Duck Dynasty compound. The article stated that he was unresponsive and had no signs of foul play. The article also quoted a fake statement from his nephew Willie Robertson, who allegedly said that Uncle Si was “a great man, a great uncle, and a great brother”.
The article was quickly shared by many fans of Duck Dynasty, who expressed their shock and sadness over the news. However, the article was nothing but a hoax, as the website itself admitted in its disclaimer. The website stated that everything on it was fiction and not real, and that any similarities between its pure fantasy and actual people, places, and events were purely coincidental.
The website also stated that it was not a lie and not fake news, because it was not real. However, this is a misleading and irresponsible statement, as the website clearly intended to deceive and misinform its readers by using a realistic-looking domain name, headline, and format. The website also used a real photo of Uncle Si from his Facebook page, which added to the credibility of the hoax.
The Truth
The truth is that Uncle Si is alive and well, and has not been found dead in the woods or anywhere else. He is still active on his social media accounts, where he posts updates about his life, his family, and his faith. He also continues to make appearances on various shows and events, and to interact with his fans.
In fact, shortly after the hoax article was published, Uncle Si himself took to Facebook to debunk the rumor and to assure his fans that he was fine. He posted a video of himself holding a sign that read “I’m alive and kickin y’all!” He also joked that the rumor was only 95% true, and that he was actually found dead in a warehouse.
Uncle Si also thanked his fans for their love and support, and asked them to pray for the people who were affected by the coronavirus pandemic. He also urged them to be careful and to follow the guidelines from the authorities. He ended the video by saying “God bless y’all, and hey, I’ll see you on the flip side!”
Conclusion
Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty is not dead, and the article that claimed otherwise was a hoax from a satirical website. The website admitted that it was fiction and not real, but it still tried to trick its readers by using a realistic-looking format and a real photo of Uncle Si. The hoax was quickly debunked by Uncle Si himself, who posted a video on his Facebook page to prove that he was alive and well. He also thanked his fans for their concern, and asked them to pray for the people who were suffering from the coronavirus. Uncle Si is still a beloved and respected figure in the Duck Dynasty family, and his fans can look forward to seeing more of him in the future.