Phil Harris, known to fans of Discovery’s Deadliest Catch as captain of the crab fishing vessel Cornelia Marie, has passed away. Read the full post.
Feb 10
2010
10:33 AM ET
Remembering 'Deadliest Catch' Captain Phil Harris
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Captain Phil was one of my favorites. I started watching the show from the beginning and haven’t missed an episode yet. I adore the way he can come off as such an asshole, and yet has one of the biggest hearts out there. I remember one of the episodes where another ship went down and they coast guard was looking for survivors, Captain Phil sat in his chair, quiet and simply waiting for any news. When it came in bad, you saw the tear in his eyes and the shake of his head as fellow shippers lost the fight. RIP Captain Phil and good luck to his family.
Phil was my absolute favorite of all the captains! Deadliest Catch won’t be the same without him. RIP Phil….
You couldn’t help but love Captain Phil – gruff but lovable is how I’ve described him. I love the crab fart theory (and it worked for him, so who are we to dispute it?)…I also love all of the pranks they pulled on each other – even when he got pranked, he took it well (wasn’t he the one who pulled up a “new” truck with his crab pot?)…
We’ll miss Captain Phil, but I am glad that he got to go out doing what he loved and with his sons alongside him…Through all of the bickering and arguing, you could tell there was a lot of love in that family!
We’ll miss you Captain Phil!
RIP, skipper. Fair winds and following seas!
Our Hearts go out to is family, My husband and I love watching the show he was a Great guy he will be greatly missed.
between the hansen brothers and captin phil has the reson i watched the show. He will be sorly missed. good by captin phil
For you Phil.
The Lord is my Pilot, my ship is well stored.
He steereth me into the harbors of abundance
and guides my feet to the broad straight streets of port cities.
Yea, though the tempest rages
I shall not be afraid
for He knoweth the ways of the sea
and the strength of each ship launched upon the ocean of life.
His compass and His steering wheel are true.
He followeth the star which lights the way to the shores of immortal life.
My voyage has led me amongst pirates at sea
and buccaneers ashore,
but my ship and its captain have survived perils on land and on sea.
I have faith that favorable winds and calm seas will be our lot
so long as the voyage lasts, and that
I shall meet the Supreme Port Captain in the harbor of life eternal.
Phil was my favorite captain, not sure why I was drawn to him more than the others but he always made me smile. My heart goes out to his boys, the rest of the family and to his crew. Phil, you will be greatly missed!!!
Take care Phil,you;ll be missed by all…jim from canada
This is terrible Phil was my all time favorite captain. I wonder if the show will continue on. I feel terrible for Jake, Josh, and Murray. They are all in my prayers. So is Phil.
I loved watching Phil and his boys. I for one don’t have the kahunas to do what you and your family does for a living. I mean that out of respect for you and your family. May your soul rest in peace. Thanks Phil.
Unbelievably sad! Been a DC fan since the beginning and this is just horrible news. You can see how Josh and Jake looked when they were making their Dad proud, or just playing around. I especially loved when Josh shaved the mohawk with hopes to change the luck on the Cornelia Marie a few seasons ago.
The Harris family is in my thoughts and prayers. You will truly be missed, Captain Phil! 
they should bury him at sea where he loved to be
my deepest sympathy to you all at this time.my firsf are with jake and josh who were with their dad right to the end,but as was mentioned a few days earlier all who watch deadliest catch are a “family”,we will all miss you phil,may you now rest in peace and thank you for all the good times we had together
So very sad! I never missed an episode. Loved Phil and his boys. The sho will not be the same!