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What Happened to ‘Deadliest Catch’s Phil Harris? Inside His 2010 Death

ALASKA, UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – Phil Harris suffered multiple severe health issues including a stroke and pulmonary embolism during the 2010 fishing season, leading to his death at age 53, as documented on Deadliest Catch.

  • On February 9, 2010, Phil Harris died from an intracranial hemorrhage at age 53 after a brief period of recovery and physical therapy.
  • Harris's preexisting health issues, including four crushed disks, a pulmonary embolism, and a 2008 injury with coughing blood, contributed to his fatal decline after a stroke in 2010.
  • Season 6, Episode 10 documented Harris’s stroke; he emerged from a coma days after Jan. 31, impressing doctors, with his friend Dan Mittman calling it 'miraculous.'
  • By February 9, Harris was walking and talking, died surrounded by family and friends after days with loved ones post-coma.
  • His death highlights the dangers of crab fishing, with his final days documented on Deadliest Catch, shaping his sons' futures and emphasizing long-term risks.
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What Happened to ‘Deadliest Catch’s Phil Harris? Inside His 2010 Death

He was just 53 years old when he died in 2010.

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The Indiana Gazette Online broke the news in Indiana, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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