Phil Harris: Deadliest Catch Captain of the Cornelia Marie Dies at 53

Phil Harris was an American commercial fisherman and a captain on the Discovery Channel series Deadliest Catch. Born on December 19, 1956, in Bothell, Washington, he worked in Alaska's crab fisheries for decades.

He was captain and part owner of the crab boat Cornelia Marie for more than 20 years and became one of the show's best-known personalities. He also helped launch a Captain's Reserve coffee line.

Harris suffered a stroke in January 2010 while the boat was offloading in Alaska. He died of an intracranial hemorrhage in Anchorage on February 9, 2010, at age 53. His son Josh later became captain of the Cornelia Marie.

Achievements: Captain of the Cornelia Marie, star of Deadliest Catch.

Birth: December 19, 1956 - Bothell, Washington.

Profession: Fishing captain.

Interesting Facts: He had two sons, Josh and Jake.