Phil Harris death

February 22, 2010 7:15 am 54 comments       

Update: Phil Harris’ death has been a big shock to everyone, thanks for all of your kind comments and tributes – we will keep them online as long as possible.

Update: For the Phil Harris Funeral date, we are sorry to inform you that no information has reached us yet, but be sure that we will provide all the details as soon as we find out.

Phil Harris death

The Deadliest Catch star, Phil Harris, died according to Phil’s sons. Phil Harris died at the age of 53 after not being able to recover from the stroke that he suffered back in January.

Phil Harris starred as the captain of the Cornelia Marie crew, a main character on “The Deadliest Catch” airing on the Discovery Channel.

On February 3, Harris’ children had told Discovery:

Today, dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark Captain’s bluntness by telling the doctors and nurses, “Don’t f*ck up.” We are encouraged but still very cautious.”

Phil Harris Died

Phil Harris death invoked great sadness from his family and legions of fans tuning to his Dealiest Catch show. His sons, Jake and Josh Harris shared this message after learning that their father, Phil Harris had died.

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad – Captain Phil Harris. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. For us and the crew, he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. – Jake and Josh Harris

Condolences to the Harris family, and may Phil Harris rest in peace. Phil Harris death has been a blow to everyone, and If you want to share your thoughts upon hearing that Phil Harris died, please do so in the comments.

54 Comments

  • richard markham

    god be with you harris family,we have been fans since the begining,phil became all our fathers as we laughed and smiled at the way he handled the boat and you jake and josg,he will be missed with great passion as we come to terms with this shocking news,englands fans are with you in thoughts and my prayers go with you harris family,he is with that great crab boat now fishing as always….xoxoxo

  • My most sincere condolesens to Capt Phil Harris family and friends. josh’ jake if you read this you should be so very proud of your dad he was a unique man and will always have a place in the welsh peoples hearts’ i only wish i met him RIP phil you are gone from this world but will remain in our memories forever

    Paul from wales UK

  • To the Harris Family.
    You have been blessed with such a wonderful and a deep man. I can not comprehend how the future programs will be, without you Phil. You always had us in stitches with your little remarkable comments. We in South Africa, are only viewing the foorage now. Hooo, boy how we loved you Phil!!!!!You’re like a family member of mine.

    Josh and Jacob, keep your heads up like Dad did. He will always be with you in spirit. If you listening well enough, you will hear him. Go Boys making him proud and for me aswell. My thoughts will always be with my brave boys in the Deadliest Catch. My Hero’s who are living on the Edge. May God be with you always, Love you stax.

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