Captain Phil Harris who is very well-known as captain of the crab fishing boats Cornelia Maria, has died today after suffering from an enormous stroke on January 30. Captain Phil Harris is a courageous and daring presenter of Deadliest Catch, a famous documentary of Discovery Channel. His death was confirmed by his sons and also announced on the Discovery Channel.

Captain Phil Harris died at the age of 53. He suffered a heavy stroke and was immediately hospitalized where he went in a medically-induced coma after undergoing a surgery of at least 12 hours. Last week doctors reported a little bit sign of improvement but then his condition gone worst and he passed away.

Millions of his viewers and fans are sharing the condolence with his family. His sons Jake and Josh Harris said that it is very difficult and heart-breaking to say goodbye to their father and it would be a great loss for family and they will always miss the kindness of his heart, his undemanding honesty and his love for his family.

Discovery Channels team sent their condolence and prayers to his sons Jake and Josh for his sudden accidental death. Network issued a statement about Phil and according to the statement, he was not only a presenter but he was something more than that for the channel and also for this viewers. He was working for the channel for almost five seasons and was very enthusiastic about this documentary program. His fans are posting their comments about his unexpected death.