'Deadliest Catch' Captain Suffers Stroke

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Feb 2nd 2010 07:01AM

Phil Harris, the Seattle-based captain of the 'Deadliest Catch' fishing vessel was flown to Anchorage after suffering a stroke while the boat was in port at St. Paul Island, Alaska.

According to the Discovery Channel Web site, Capt. Harris underwent surgery over the weekend. His sons, Josh and Jake, joined him there. The Web site account says it may be some time before "anything substantial" is known about Harris' condition.

His sons, Josh and Jake Harris left a quick message on the network's Web site to "thank everyone for their heartfelt thought and prayers. 'The Deadliest Catch' community has always been more like family than just fans, and Discovery Channel joins the Harris boys in thanking everyone for their wishes of support. Captain Phil is resting comfortably and is in the care of excellent doctors and nurses. We will update everyone on his progress as best we can."

The Discovery Channel reality show depicts the crab fishing industry in the dangerous waters off Alaska.

The Web site reports a family friend, Derek Ray, has flown to St. Paul to take over the role of relief skipper for the rest of the opilio crab season.

Tags: deadliest catch, DeadliestCatch

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Tuesday 02 February

By caywo9

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Take care Phil, we will miss you this season. Put down the cigarettes and energy drinks!

By DON KREMER

DEAR PHIL,
ALTHOUGH I ONLU KNOW YOU FROM TV I FELL AS IF I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR SOME TIME NOW. I TOO HAVE HAD A SATROKE AND HAVE RECOVBERED OVER TIME AND I KNOW YOU WILL TOO ANSD WE ALL WILL MISS YOUR GRUMPY DEMEANOR THIS YEAR. TAKE CARE AND GOOD RECOVERY. DON KREMER

By Sue Stonesifer

Phil we are pulling for you. YOu will me be missed.

The show won't be the same without you, so get well.

Like the person before me, throw the cigs away and get back to work.

Love you

By rik

JOSH AND JAKE,,,TAKE HEED TO WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING TO YOU ,,,PUT DOWN THE CIGS AND ENERGY DRINKS,,,,TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH,,YOU HAVE A LONG LIFE TO LIVE,,, BEST WISHES TO YOUR DAD AND FAMILY... REALLY ENJOY THE SHOW,,,

By sandrat

Cay - do not throw stones at others when they are down.
Phil, go on being yourself, we hope for the best for you.

Wednesday 03 February

By buxiangxin1

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By Kim

Phil was a walking time bomb and this was bound to happen. He seems like a good guy and an even better dad. I hope his boys will take this for what it is and turn some of their behavior around before they head down this same road. Best of luck to you Phil in your recovery. Hopefully the stroke was not too serious.

By thomas lankford

Kim said it All.

Very nice

By Marianne

I agree Kim. You're in our prayers Phil. Love the show, it just won't be the same without you. Praying for a speedy recovery.

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Phil is a great guy, wish him the best. Please, Kim, do not go around blaming people for their illnesses.

By Me

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Yeah, not like you can hold someone accountable for their health! Smoking cigarettes non stop and not getting exercise has no affect on that stuff at all....

By coloma9000

PHIL TAKE CARE. GET WELL.

By lauretta

phil phil phil,luv the show never miss an epasode i hate to say i new something was ganna happen,the way you smoke,give them up,eat well take care of your self,defenatly want to see more of you on the show, well god bless you and your boys,will be praying for you.

By IrishEyes

Lauretta, darlin', your sentiments are lovely but please, please, buy a dictionary - your spelling is horrible!

By Laura

Better yet, brush up on your spelling by reading the dictionary. Don't just use it.

By Rock

when I read that one of the captains had a stroke...I Honestly assumed it was Phil...Love his work ethics and his persona...but he has to drop the habit

By ed hill

Good luck Phil, but really I am not shocked. Smoking , long hours and hype personality add up to a time bomb. Listen dude, I quit it and drinking because of health issues , the first week is the hardest.

Ed Hill must be a wonderful example to us all, but Ed's moral journeys, and his desires to cast blame on others, are not of interest.
We wish Phil the best.

By beepbeepn

sandrat needs to shut the hell up. Nobody is casting blame, especially ed hill. People here are just stating facts. I have the feeling sandrat would make excuses for anyone leading an unhealthy lifestyle, either drugs, alcohol, smoking or sedintary lifestyle.

By JoAnn

Take care Phil. Wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.

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