Wednesday, February 10, 2010

phil harris died deadliest catch captain dies

Deadliest Catch Captain Phil Harris Death, Phil Harris, the fishing boat captain whose adventures off the Alaska coast were captured on the cable television show “Deadliest Catch”, has died, the Discovery Channel said Tuesday night. He was 53.

“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”

On January 30, 2010, Harris suffered a stroke. Sons Jake and Josh update the public about his father’s passing today.The reality show, which has filmed five seasons, has been one of the Discovery Channel’s most popular and depicts the crab fishing industry in the dangerous waters off Alaska.

According to the ship’s Web site, Harris started working on fishing boats at age 7 and started work 10 years later on a crab boat. When Harris turned 21, he ran a fishing vessel out of Seattle, making him one of the youngest to captain a vessel in the Bering Sea.

Harris was a fisherman was 32 years and co owned the Cornelia Marie for 18 years.Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Capt Harris will be greatly missed. Send your love.

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