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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.
2:40 am
Our condolences regarding the loss of your father. We grew to love him as we watched his efforts unfold season after season on television. Our prayers are with you. You are surely blessed with your father’s courage, resilience, and character. May it be a comfort to you always. Linda and Chuck Riley
2:57 am
Josh and Jake…So sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. I thought for sure he was to fierce to die. He was AWESOME!! My favorite on the program.
3:01 am
Phil Harris may have died at the age of 53 but he packed more living into that short time span than most people who live to 100 do. Sure, he could have taken better care of himself – but then he wouldn’t have been Phil. And he wouldn’t have been remembered so well.
3:38 am
i am very sorry to hear that the great captain is no longer with us.
R.I.P Phil, you will be missed.
erland, Norway
4:42 am
Condolences from my own family to yours. He was always our favorite captain.
5:32 am
Phil Harris wasn’t a movie star, he wasn’t some politician and he wasn’t something Hollywood created. He was a real guy with real feelings and a real heart. it’s that heart that will be missed the most. God Bless the Harris family.
6:44 am
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Season after season of watching you all we feel as though you are family.
Take care of each other.
Diane and Chuck
California
6:51 am
Josh and Jake, I was very sad to here the news of you fathers passing. America grieves with you. Sincerely, Vicki
7:25 am
WE ARE SADDENED BY THE NEWS OF CAPTAIN HARRIS’ DEATH. IT FEELS LIKE WE HAVE LOST A CLOSE FRIEND. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JAKE AND JOSH. YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT MAN AND WE WILL MISS HIM.
7:26 am
those of us who were fans of the deadlist catch will all miss you phil.god bless you you are in our prayers.
7:41 am
My Deepest Sympathies go out to the Harris family. I have never met Phil (unfortunately) but he was alot like my father and I enjoyed watching him on TV because he brought back so many good memories of my father who I lost when I was 15. They both died way too young but they both gave me alot of good memories! Take Care Phil and Enjoy the GREAT Fishing Up There!! Dennis W.
7:57 am
Phil,
you always be remembered as a hard working most honest individual among all captains in the Crabfleet.
Jake and Josh are sons who will go on with your tradition as Alaska’s greatest Fisherman.
May the Lord bring you on his side as a caption of all fallen souls in the Bering Sea.
God bless you and rest in peaWalter
7:59 am
Phil,
you always be remembered as a hard working most honest individual among all captains in the Crabfleet.
Jake and Josh are sons who will go on with your tradition as Alaska’s greatest Fisherman.
May the Lord bring you on his side as a caption of all fallen souls in the Bering Sea.
God bless you and rest in peace
Walter
8:02 am
When we heard of your father’s passing, that’s all we’ve been able to think about. We went to Alaska this year and saw Phil getting into a van. It was a great thrill for us since we watch the show and every rerun at least 100 times. Our prayers are with you and we hope to continue watching you on the Cornelia Marie in your father’s honor. We are so sorry.
11:59 am
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I am your biggest Canadian fan. I never missed an episode of Deadliest Catch. Your dad was my favorite and he will be dearly missed. Jake and Josh you have some big boots to fill but your dad taught you well. God be with you, I know your father will.
4:07 pm
We are deeply sadened to hear of your father’s passing. We enjoyed his candor and tenacity. Go forward and use the loss to becoming a great leader like your dad was! Deepest sympathy from your ohana (family) in Hawaii.
9:21 pm
I will surely miss your dad, he was a great guy even though I didn’t know him personally, just watching him on tv, I enjoyed every program and him especially! The passing of Phil will be a great loss to all of us. God bless him and his beautiful family. My deepest sympathy.
1:37 am
it was a very sad day the day god called your father home but he need’s great fishermen in heaven an seeing as how phil was the best he called him home .josh an jake remember all your father taught you he was a man among men .i will no longer watch the catch as phil was my reason to watch.but may you always have a the wind at your back an clear sail’s your in my heart god’s speep phil
3:17 am
Phil Harris lived his life by the following:
When Phil was born, he cried and the whole world rejoiced. When he died, the whole world cried and he rejoiced. May you rest in peace my friend.
2:08 am
I am at a loss for words. For my loss is great. But my loss is so small compared to the loss of a father or a friend. I sill feel as if I knew him. I just can’t believe he’s gone. He was one of a kind and will be mist by all! I will celebrate his life and morn his death.
My deepest gratitude for letting me share some time with him. Please live as if he were here and don’t look back without a smile as he smiles at you now. The world has lost more then a captain or a father we have all lost someone very special!
James & joan
2:20 am
It is never easy losing a parent or sibling. As one who lost both both recently, my dad in June and then my sister in January, I know first hand the pain your heart feels and I would like to share this with Josh, Jake and anyone else who is feeling the sadness of Phils passing.
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I’d have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I’d always thought,
I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven’s gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity,
and all I’ve promised you”.
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day’s the same day,
there’s no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn’t do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you’re free.
So won’t you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I’m right here, in your heart.
11:01 am
I was shocked to see the passing of Captain Phil. My sincerest condolences to the family. He was truly a knowledgeable captain. Gary-USCG 65-69
11:23 am
We are big fans of Phil and we will miss him when the new season of Dealiest Catch returns. We do hope that Josh and Jake continue his legacy. Our prayers are with his family and friends. We know he will be looking from above and each boat that leaves the harbor.
11:57 am
The passing of Captain Phil was a shock to many, may he rest in peace, To Jake and Josh you are strong and bright young men, who inherited this strength and wisdom from your father and with that you will both be ok. May god be with you in your time of mourning.
12:47 pm
I AM JUST SO SAD, AND SORRY FOR THE BOYS AND FAMILY, PHIL WAS ONE OF A KIND, I LOVED HIS HUMOR, PRACTICLE JOKES, THE BANTER BETWEEN HIS BOYS AND CREW, BUT MOSTLY, THE LIFESTYLE. i WOULDN’T LAST 5 MINUTES OUT THERE. hE WAS ALWAYS SAFETY FIRST. THE CARE OF HIS CREW ALWAYS CAME FIRST. WILL THERE BE A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SHOW PERTAINING TO PHIL AND HIS LIFE? I WATCHED THE SHOW THE OTHER EVENING TILL MIDNIGHT, I NOTICED THAT PHIL WAS NOT SHOWN MUCH, BUT JUST TO SEE THAT FACE, MADE ME FEEL HAPPY TO SEE HIM AGAIN, I HOPE THERE WILL BE SOMETHING SOON. HE WAS ONE HELL OF A MAN, FATHER, AND CAPTAIN, I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. JOSH AND JAKE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. SINCERELY, MARCIA. MANTUA, OHIO
1:01 pm
we are so sorry to hear that your dad has passed on but remember just like everyone said prior that he is in a better place catching the most and best crab he has ever seen we only knew him from his show i really wished that they would of shown us what you guys are like and do in the off seasons so we could of better understood him and the rest of the fishermen just know that he did not die in vain again we are so very sorry for your loss
2:18 pm
I am very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. No words can really help with the pain but he will be missed by not only those who knew him and loved him but also those who knew him only from the show. He came across as a tough hard working man who loved his family. As owner of a couple of tattoo shops I was always trying to get a closer look at his ink. He was certainly no stranger to the needle! Me and my family are saddened by your loss and we will also miss the hard nosed skipper of the Cornelia Maria. May your pride in your father drown out the incredible pain of his loss. He seemed like a great guy to have a beer with
3:17 pm
Jake and Josh I’am very sorry for your loss. I have grown to love the show and watching everyone on it The Bering Sea will never be the same without Capt Phill Harris I hope you boys will carry on the tradition on the Cornelia Marie she is a tough ship just like the man who was her Captain I send this with all the Love from the people of the great state of Iowa
6:00 pm
My deepest sympathy to all who knew Capt. Harris and especially to his family. We didn’t know him personally but we sure knew a great man from his work on Deadliest Catch. Boys your father will be truely missed. Regards,
Tom Reed
10:07 pm
so sad to hear of phils death,as was my father,we loved the character and bluntness of this great man, but also the love he had for jake and josh,im sure they will be fine and carry on the great tradition that the great man loved. RIP.
11:25 pm
I watched the show faithfully. Captain Phil was the real thing. No
acting, just real life with a real man. He was always my favorite and
no matter when he was on, there was never a dull moment. He was
fasinating and will be missed. The show will never be the same!
Condolences to the family.
12:27 am
As a fellow fisherman and a Deadliest Catch fan since the beginning. I can say without hesitation that the world has lost not only a great fisherman but a remarkably good man. I’d like to send my condolences out to Josh and Jake as well as prayer to the rest of the family and the many fans and friends that were touched by Phil Harris. We all miss you so much already in the Maine.
3:00 am
My sincere condolences to all Phils family he was a great character and a good man he will be sadly missed,rest in peace big yin
3:31 am
Condolances to Josh, Jake and all the family. We will miss him on our favourite programme. A true legend of a man.
7:36 am
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father capt Phil Harris. I always watch the deadliest catch here in UK. The world is a much sadder place without him.
With Sympathy, Nick Breeze Shrewsbury England
11:27 am
My strongest and deepest condolences to his sons and family he was a great guy and definately my favourite person on the show!god bless you all! Rory.
1:04 pm
I am truely sorry to hear of Captain Phil’s death. My thoughts and prayers go out to his two boys, Jake and Josh and his family, friends, and fans. I enjoyed watching him on the show, seeing him with his boys and how much he loved them and how much they loved and respected him as a captain and as a father. May your memories of the time you shared at sea with him comfort you during this time of sorrow. Thinkin of you, Margaret
9:50 am
sad trategy cant believes hes dead he was my favorite captin on the show
8:44 pm
good old phil,he waz the main man of the programe and he will be sadly missed. still cant believe he haz left us all.ah im sure he’s up der with the big man havein a laugh;
1:07 am
im so sad to hear of phil harris death.i took to him since watching the catch and picked up the sky uk mag today to hear about it.my prayers go out to his sons and family.god bless these guys they are true soldiers of the sea.brave is not a good enough word to describe these men.r.i.p phil harris.and thank you man for all the great moments watching you on tv.
8:02 pm
Farewell to our favourite Deadliest Catch captain. He will still sail the waves and guide Cornelia Maria from a much safer place. He wouldn’t let his boys sail alone. Good bless, and our prayers go to his family.
12:19 pm
We loved your dad, Captain Phil. My husband and I always watch the show and can’t wait for new episodes. He was a one of a kind man. A true, proud man that loved you boys. He was tough when he needed to be but deep down, he had a soft heart. I just lost my mother a week ago today, and know you pain. Hang on to each other for support and make your dad proud of you two. Please, please, carry on his legacy if you can. I just went back to work today and it is hard to carry on without a parent, but as I have learned life does go on as it has to. Your dad would want you two to go on and have a wonderful and fullfilling life. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
5:34 am
Our hearts were broken when we learned of Captain Phil dying my children had been watching deadliest catch since it appeared many many years ago. We will miss Phil my children loved how he was and liked the way he show him self in real life. We will all miss you and please we know how hard it is to lose someone you love shortly after deadliest catch first appeared on discovery channel our uncle died and my children all started to watch your show they loved seeing Phil he reminded them of their uncle Bob who died I feel for your family and hope their family goes on with what they know best fishing. Our Prayers will always be with you all bless you all thank you for giving us a look into your lives.. From Jaramillo family of Phoenix,Arizona
10:49 am
I just returned from deployment and found out the news of your father. I have experienced this myself and is a very rough moment to deal within your family. I wish you and your family the best and can only pray that the pain you are and will continue to deal with will reduce in time. I have spent countless months at sea and have dealt with the pain of focusing on the important job at at hand and dealing with family issues at the same time. I can only pray that your family finds the courage to continue on with your family duty as fishermen. Your father had an impact on me…..not just because he was on TV but because his personallity was similar to my fathers and has reminded me so much of my own Dad. I wish and pray you and your family the best.
2:53 am
With great saddness of the passing of captain phil me and my family along with the nation wishes you our prayers.rest in peace phil harris,and farewell, he wont suffer anymore walking on the water with the lord, the ultimate vacation if you will.
8:14 am
We are sorry to hear about your Dad. We watch your show every week. My husband thinks its the number one show. It will be quite the change not having your father on the show. We feel that your Dad made the show and it wont be the same without him. We wish you and your family all the best and we know you will still make the show interesting for your Dad.We belive that he wants both of you to take over the boat and fill your fathers dream.
Jack & Kelly
6:47 am
We have been watching the show since the beginning and love the harris family…. I lost my dad a few years back and he was 53. I Know the feeling….Prayers to you and your family and crew…Love and prayers
2:21 am
Jake & Josh your dad made me laugh and cry on my favorite show of all time. Your Dad had a heart of a lion and a soul of an angel in my eyes. Phil, Sig, and Jonathon made me feel like I knew them all my life. I will continue watching, I was young too when I lost my mom 19, but thats life and Phil is on God’s crab boat feeling no pain ever again.
2:47 am
Guys,
I know what you have been throught. My father had the same thing here but he survived with a lot of consequences. Cant speak, cant eat and cant barely recognize us. That is a terrible experience and I see a bit of my story in yours. My dad was 59….he is now 68!
Guys hold on….
A Canadian guy….
4:17 am
I really love they way Phils death was handled on Discovery, Thank You so much Phil for letting us follow along with you, during a very difficult time, Most people would do it privatly but it just proved how much of a great person you were
My deepest condolences to all the family you have shown great tact during this sad period in your lives.
Thank You you will be missed by millions