Cap’n Phil Harris Has Died
The captain of the Cornelia Marie Devlin has passed away.
Captain Phil Harris
Captain Phil Harris died of a massive stroke his family says.
Phil’s sons, Jake and Josh, released this statement:
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad – Captain Phil Harris. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. For us and the crew, he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
The Cornelia Marie crew issued this statement:
It is with tremendous sadness that I say goodbye to Phil Harris. Phil and I have been business partners and friends for nearly 20 years. We have been through a lot of ups and downs together with the F/V Cornelia Marie. As a skipper, he was a great fisherman. He loved his family and cared for his crew. We will all miss him.
The Discovery Channel says Phil was “more than someone on our television screen.” He was a “devoted father and loyal friend to all who knew him.” “We send our thoughts and prayers to Phil’s sons Josh and Jake and the Cornelia Marie crew,” it said.
Phil was an incredible man. He will be deeply missed. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil Harris was 53.
