Thread: 'Deadliest Catch' star Phil Harris put into coma after 12-hour surgery following stro

By Soraya Roberts
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

"Deadliest Catch" 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.

With News Wire Services

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


I don't really watch this show, but this is horrible news! I can only hope he recovers and gets to run his ship again!

He's that one who had the problem with his lung too, amirite? Personally, I think it's his time to give up on the boat, give it to one of his sons.

No god damn it, Phil is the man! I knew he was in bad health but it is surreal to know that he is actually in the hospital now for it. Man he is my favorite captain on the Deadliest Catch, the banter he gets into with his sons is always so epic. I really really hope he pulls through this alright, I've watched so much of the Deadliest Catch and for something to happen to him now after so much wonder about his health would be devastating.


^^^ I love this guy, he needs to pull through this shit.

wow thats rough, i hope he gets better, and it would be cool to give one of his sons the boat!

Actually, they had an update form what I heard on the radio. They said that he woke up from his medicall induced coma, and do you know what the first thing he did was? He cursed up a storm and barked orders! That's good old Captain Phil for you in a nutshell!

Originally Posted by stealthborn

Actually, they had an update form what I heard on the radio. They said that he woke up from his medicall induced coma, and do you know what the first thing he did was? He cursed up a storm and barked orders! That's good old Captain Phil for you in a nutshell!

Captain Phil is made of pure bad ass, that is so epic, could you imagine him barking orders at the nurses? "The Captain would like his dinner now! Hustle sweet cheeks, I've got an appointment owning the sea in every way possible."