"Deadliest Catch" Captain Phil Harris Dead At 53

A hard life catches up to a hard man. h/t Paul B.

Captain Phil Harris -- star of Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" -- died about an hour ago ... sources tell TMZ.

Harris was hospitalized a few weeks ago after suffering a stroke while unloading crabs. He had been doing better until the sudden turn.

Captain Harris died in a hospital in Alaska. He was 53.

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[Susan]

His sons, Jake and Josh confirmed that Phil Harris dead for suffering stroke since January 2010 ago. suffering stroke http://usspost.com/phil-harris-died-usspost-com-5353/

[Jamaicafest]

A terrible loss. RIP, Captain Phil Harris.

[slade44]

I appreciated reading your post commemorating Captain Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie he was my favorite Captain of the best show on television ad will be missed I also had to pay my respects on my blog here's a little of what I said "I Now bid farewell to one of the few real men left in the world" to read more if you want go to http://www.instantcelebs.com thanks
So long Phil Harris you will be missed
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[Douglas]

He was one of the ones I actually liked on the show (never met him of course, but he seemed to be of a good character.) It's a shame.

[randy aventi]

Jake and Josh, you and your dad are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I want you to know your dad was a real inspiration to me! I'm the same age as him and I hope I can live life with even close to the passion and love he did. May he rest in peace.

[Mark]

This man did a real good job of crab fishing. Many die every year out there and Phil was one of the best. I saw him around but didn't know him there in Kodiak. I watched the show and he was one of the hardest fisherman that was out there. Too bad he had to go so soon. RIP Phil!

[FeFe]

So sad. I hoped his recovery would continue. A man with integrity. RIP. Damn you global warming!