'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 The good mommy

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Best wishes to you and your family. We'll be prayin for you!
and your family.

By cashman7323

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Good luck Phil. Those damn cigarettes are more dangerous than the Bering Sea.

By frank &darlene

phil my wife and i watch u every week and we love ya take care of yourself and our prayers are with you

By Kate

Take care Captain Phil! You guys have always been my very favorite! I guess this would be the perfect time to quit smoking, although I know how hard that is! We love ya'll!

By Carol

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Phil,
So sad you are ill. Take care of yourself. Get well soon so I can see you back in that captains chair where you belong. You're a strong man and you will conquer this.
You and Jake and Josh are in my thoughts and prayers.
Caleeth

By remark504

Dear Phil, and the crew. I just wanted to let you know that my family's, and my thoughts are with ya'll during this trying time. I feel as though I have grown to know all of you while watching your shows. Josh, Jake. Be there for your dad. He is going to need you for a short time while his body recovers. Good luck, Get well, and Be safe.

By stephen thaller

get well wr need you on the show who wikk keep your kids in line..my prayers are with you

By lisamichele2000

please take care captain phil!! i never miss an episode of deadliest catch.. you need to take care of yourself.. let the boys take care of the fishing for awhile.. you are in my thoughts.. michelr

By joseph p vaccaro

get well soon, we will miss you on the show.

By john britton

oh man phil, i hope you fully recover and are able to return to the captains seat asap. buy please do yourself and your family alot of good and get the rest your body needs so you can continue to be the Best Captain ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my thoughts are with you phil

By R & J Kubala

Josh and Jake,

We're loyal fans of the Deadlest Catch. Extremely sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family for a quick and strong recocvery. Stay strong for your Dad and do your best with the business. I know it will make him proud.

We have personally experienced the trauma of dealing with conditions of the heart and truely believe the medical field has developed and is still learning a lot about healing the heart. Please stay positive as I'm sure your doctors are the best and doing everything possible to bring your Dad's life back to a level of quality living.

Take care.

R & J Kubala

By DGamache

I wish you and your family well and your recovery swift. Hugs.

By Tracey

Get well soon Phil. Take care of yourself.

By john

that is sad Best wishes and speedy recovery to Captain Phil.

By Nicholas Ortiz

Phil,

Please get better..do what the doctors teell you. A new chapter in life for you. I wish you and your family the best, speedy recovery,, and can't wait to see you on Deadliest Catch again.
Peace.

Nick

By maureen

keeping you our prayers....... !!!

By Stu

Get well soon Phil. Everyone will miss you this season. By the way you really need to stop smoking.... now

By M

We love watching you and your boys. I pray that you will pull through this. I really hope that you and your boys quit smoking. It bothers me to watch you smoke. Please get the help you need. And we will see you on the water soon.

By DIANE

MY HUSBAND IS DYING OF CANCER, HIS ONE AND ONLY PLEASURE AT THIS TIME IN HIS LIFE IS TO WATCH PHIL AND THE REST OF THE GUYS ON DEADLIEST CATCH,,, SO PLEASE PHIL GET BETTER REAL SOON, WE WILL BE WATCHING FOR YOUR RETURN TO THE SHOW.. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR SONS AND THE TEMP CAPTAIN ON YOUR BOAT.

By Kristine

I met Phil and the gang a couple of years ago in Charlotte, NC at a Nascar race. Great bunch of guys...take care of yourselves on the water. Phil GET BETTER I want to see you back on the show !!

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