Capt. Phil Harris is dead. - The Firearms Forum

artabr · 02-10-2010, 10:10 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/0...ion=cnn_latest

Capt. Phil Harris of TV's 'Deadliest Catch' dies after stroke

February 10, 2010 10:30 a.m. EST

(CNN) -- Capt. Phil Harris of the Discovery Channel show "The Deadliest Catch" died Tuesday of complications from a stroke suffered late last month. He was 53.

Harris, the tattooed and gruff captain of the Cornelia Marie, was a fan favorite in the reality show about crab fishing off Alaska.

"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," a statement from the network said. "We will miss his straightforward honesty, wicked sense of humor and enormous heart."

Harris suffered a massive stroke on January 29 while his crew offloaded crab at St. Paul Island, Alaska.

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He was the best of the bunch in my opinion.

Prayers to the family.

Rest In Peace Cap.

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pinecone70 · 02-10-2010, 10:12 AM

Very sad.

ARB · 02-10-2010, 10:22 AM

That's too bad.

Unfortunately, it doesn't really suprise me though. This guy seemed to be on his last leg for quite a while. I'm sure he will be missed by many. Celebrate his time on Earth. He got to live his life the way he wanted. How many of us can say that?

durk · 02-10-2010, 11:20 AM

I love the show, I will miss him. Very sad.

Insulation Tim · 02-10-2010, 11:24 AM

Frankly, the 4 packs a day, total sleep deprivation and constant fueling with Red Bull is tough on people.

After he had all of the heart, blood clot issues over the last couple of seasons, I'm surprised that he lasted this long.

He seemed like a good Dad to his two boys who worked for him.

RIP Cap''n.

sniperassist · 02-10-2010, 11:32 AM

Yes....a heavy smoker, bad diet and constand coffee drinking always made me think this guy was headed for health issues. He semed like a good person, sad to see him gone. R.I.P.

Silencer · 02-10-2010, 12:19 PM

Like the show he did, and he was always the best. RIP

colt · 02-10-2010, 02:40 PM

He was sure one of my favorites, he will be missed be all.

navis128 · 02-10-2010, 02:46 PM

"...and that's why lions eat their young..."

Bummed me out when I saw the title...I liked him a lot.

I hope the boys are ok.

mrkirker · 02-10-2010, 04:52 PM

Walked the walk.
Can't say anything better about a fellow. (insert 'sad' icon, here. . . . )

His boys have got some boots to fill.

glocknut · 02-10-2010, 06:42 PM

Sad....

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Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-10-2010, 07:45 PM

Ya, read it, this morning, very sad. I wish his family the best.

02-10-2010, 10:10 AM	#1
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Capt. Phil Harris is dead. http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/0...ion=cnn_latest Capt. Phil Harris of TV's 'Deadliest Catch' dies after stroke February 10, 2010 10:30 a.m. EST (CNN) -- Capt. Phil Harris of the Discovery Channel show "The Deadliest Catch" died Tuesday of complications from a stroke suffered late last month. He was 53. Harris, the tattooed and gruff captain of the Cornelia Marie, was a fan favorite in the reality show about crab fishing off Alaska. "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," a statement from the network said. "We will miss his straightforward honesty, wicked sense of humor and enormous heart." Harris suffered a massive stroke on January 29 while his crew offloaded crab at St. Paul Island, Alaska. _______________________________ He was the best of the bunch in my opinion. Prayers to the family. Rest In Peace Cap. . Attached Images __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!! -->

02-10-2010, 10:12 AM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Very sad. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

02-10-2010, 10:22 AM	#3
ARB Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 1,184	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. That's too bad. Unfortunately, it doesn't really suprise me though. This guy seemed to be on his last leg for quite a while. I'm sure he will be missed by many. Celebrate his time on Earth. He got to live his life the way he wanted. How many of us can say that?

02-10-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. I love the show, I will miss him. Very sad. __________________ Durk

02-10-2010, 11:24 AM	#5
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,300	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Frankly, the 4 packs a day, total sleep deprivation and constant fueling with Red Bull is tough on people. After he had all of the heart, blood clot issues over the last couple of seasons, I'm surprised that he lasted this long. He seemed like a good Dad to his two boys who worked for him. RIP Cap''n. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

02-10-2010, 11:32 AM	#6
sniperassist Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 19	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Yes....a heavy smoker, bad diet and constand coffee drinking always made me think this guy was headed for health issues. He semed like a good person, sad to see him gone. R.I.P.

02-10-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
Silencer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern California: Inland Empire Posts: 1,301	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Like the show he did, and he was always the best. RIP __________________ War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. Skeet Shooting Game! Don't Shoot Your Eye Out!

02-10-2010, 02:40 PM	#8
colt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ky. Posts: 147	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. He was sure one of my favorites, he will be missed be all.

02-10-2010, 02:46 PM	#9
navis128 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,392	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. "...and that's why lions eat their young..." Bummed me out when I saw the title...I liked him a lot. I hope the boys are ok. __________________ A British general reported to London that the rebels, though untrained, had earned his respect: "Whoever looks upon them as an irregular mob will find himself much mistaken." "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." The Declaration of Independence

02-10-2010, 04:52 PM	#10
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Walked the walk. Can't say anything better about a fellow. (insert 'sad' icon, here. . . . ) His boys have got some boots to fill. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

02-10-2010, 06:42 PM	#11
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Sad.... gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

02-10-2010, 07:45 PM	#12
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Capt. Phil Harris is dead. Ya, read it, this morning, very sad. I wish his family the best.