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'Deadliest Catch' Captain Phil Harris dies
The Seattle-based skipper of the Cornelia Marie suffered a stroke two weeks ago was recently placed in a medically induced coma to reduce brain swelling. He awoke last week and was reportedly showing signs of improvement. Harris passed away in the hospital. Details are not yet available.

From Discovery Channel:
"Discovery mourns the loss of dear friend and colleague Captain Phil Harris. He was more than someone on our television screen. Phil was a devoted father and loyal friend to all who knew him. We will miss his straightforward honesty, wicked sense of humor and enormous heart. We share our tremendous sadness over this loss with the millions of viewers who followed Phil's every move. We send our thoughts and prayers to Phil's sons Josh and Jake and the Cornelia Marie crew."

From Jake and Josh Harris:

"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."

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http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/02/deadliest-c...arris-dies.html

[FreakinWeasel]

Very sad indeed. I will miss his gruff ways on the show. He was tough but fair always.

[rastaX]

One of the Best. RIP Phil.

[Dr. Avery]

One of the better guys from that show.

[RacknRail]

I recall many episodes with him calling out orders with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. Live hard, die harder.

RIP

[poisomike87]

you know, his job smoking is the last thing he worries about, keeping a crew alive is his number one priority. and he did that.