For Deadliest Catch fans:- Phil Harris in Coma

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Deadliest Catch star Phil Harris put into coma after 12-hour surgery following stroke

"Deadliest Catch" Cornelia Marie Captain Phil Harris is reportedly in a coma after undergoing 12 hours of surgery Sunday night.

The Seattle-based skipper of the Cornelia Marie, who suffered a stroke on Friday, was placed under a medically-induced coma to reduce brain swelling, TMZ reports.

A source close to Harris' family said his sons, Cornelia Marie deckhands Jake and Josh, were hoping to speak with the doctors Monday.

The boys released the following statement through the Discovery Channel,

"Josh and Jake Harris 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."

Harris was flown to an Anchorage hospital Friday after suffering a stroke while unloading his boat at a port on St. Paul Island, Alaska.

According to the Discovery Channel Web site, Derek Ray, a family friend, will assume the role of captain on the Cornelia Marie while Harris recovers.

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He passed away on 9th Feb

http://captainphilharris.com/

What a sad loss...he came across on the show as a nice guy so im sure he was in real life

[dodgyviper]

A nice man indeed - his health had been poor for ages though - fags and intravenous coffee did him in.

Sad loss

[robinhood21]

Agree, he always came across as a decent family man. A sad loss.
There is another thread running Here.

[ewenm]

Sad news but from what was shown on TV, not all that unlikely given his lifestyle.

[Chilli]

Gutted, he was one of the best on there, and seemed a decent chap. He did seem to smoke rather a lot though.
Good luck to his kids...not sure either of them are ready to take the helm though.