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Discovery Channel: 'Deadliest Catch' captain dies
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A spokesman for The Discovery Channel says the captain of the "Deadliest Catch" fishing vessel Cornelia Marie has died.
Capt. Phil Harris suffered what his family described as a massive stroke on Jan. 29 while the boat was in port at St. Paul Island, Alaska. He was flown to Anchorage for surgery.
A Discovery spokesman says the Harris family contacted the network Tuesday evening with word of his death.
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Few details were released; however, Discovery Channel spokeswoman Elizabeth Hillman issued a statement on behalf of Harris' sons, Jake and Josh, saying their father has "always been a fighter and continued to be until the end."
The Discovery Channel reality show depicts the crab fishing industry in the dangerous waters off Alaska. Harris' fishing vessel was based in Seattle.
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02-10-2010 07:00 AM
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Oh no, thats so terrible. I always did like Phil, such a great character. I wish his family the best.
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This is so sad. I also liked Phil. He will be missed. Prayers go out to his family.
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Very sad, he was always my favorite. Prayers to his family.
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It makes us very sad also . RIP Phil.
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Very sad. That's definitely a rough life those guys live.
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