Capt. Phil Harris, of 'Deadliest Catch,' suffers stroke
Phil Harris, captain of one of the crab-fishing vessels featured on the Discovery Channel series "Deadliest Catch" has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
Harris suffered a stroke while in port offloading his vessel, the 128-foot Cornelia Marie, according to the Discovery Channel website.
Harris was transported to a local medical facility, where he was resting comfortably.
Harris has captained the Cornelia Marie for 18 years and has two sons, Josh and Jake, who work as deckhands on the boat.
The popular television series "Deadliest Catch" follows the adventures of seven crabbing vessels and their crews during the Alaskan king crab season in the Bering Sea. A sixth season has been announced for broadcast this year.
The Aleutian Islands port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, is the base of operations for the fishing fleet.
-- Kelly Burgess
Photo: Capt. Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie. Credit: Discovery Channel
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Dear Josh and Jack,
im soooo sorry.ihe will alwsys be in my heart
Posted by: hannah | February 21, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Dear Jack and Josh,
ill miss seeing your dad on deadlest catch.Your dad always made me laugh when i watch deadlest catch.
Hannah
Posted by: hannah | February 21, 2010 at 07:07 PM
for josh and jake
i fell sorry for all of you guys. I know how it feels, i to lossed a loved one.our entire family will miss seeing him on deadliest catch.
Hannah
Posted by: HANNAH | February 17, 2010 at 05:20 PM
A man that will be well missed and not forgotten, A man who had brought him self to us all, with all his ups and downs smiles and tears boys he was proud of, a man I never met but I knew. Sun on your face wind to your back my prays to the Harris family.
Posted by: Captain Barry Mucci | February 10, 2010 at 06:23 PM
To josh and jake,
I pray for your father's recovery on his latest set back
All my hopes for a quick recovery. Toronto, Canada
Posted by: Deadliest Catch Fanatic | February 03, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Harris family you have my thoughts and prayers. He is a very tough guy and Im sure that he will triumph over this.God Bless You All!!!
Posted by: Kathy Taggart | February 02, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Many prayers going out for Captain Phil! He is one of the hardest working captains in the Bering Sea!
Posted by: Pat | February 02, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Get well soon Capt. Phil. Jersey's fisherman are thinkin and praying for u.
Posted by: Rick DeVito | February 02, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Hopes and prayers from our home for the Harris family. We are so saddened to learn of this.
Posted by: Bluejeans | February 01, 2010 at 08:19 PM
Get better soon Capt. Phil! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Posted by: Chad Walz | February 01, 2010 at 12:36 PM