"Deadliest Catch” star Phil Harris dies; He was 53

"Deadliest Catch” star Phil Harris passed away after suffering a stroke last month. He was 53 years-old. (February 9)

Harris' kids, Jake and Josh, tell TMZ, "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."

Harris also underwent 12-hour emergency surgery and lately, good news of progress was seen of Harris but sadly he passed away.

Harris is the Captain F/V Cornelia Marie and he starred on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” for five seasons.

"Deadliest Catch" Phil Harris underwent a 12-hour surgery

"Deadliest Catch" Phil Harris suffered a stroke last Friday and TMZ is now reporting that he underwent a 12-hour emergency surgery last night ... and was put in a medically induced coma.

Phil Harris is the captain of F/V Cornelia Marie and joining his crew are his two sons Jake and Josh.

Deadliest Catch Star Phil Harris Suffers a Stroke

"Deadliest Catch" Phil Harris, who leads his Cornelia Marie crew in delivering exciting adventures at sea is reportedly suffered a stroke.

Statement released via their website, "Phil Harris suffered a stroke while in port off-loading from the F/V Cornelia Marie. He has been transported to a medical facility and is receiving the best care possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and we will make more information available as we know it."

Prayers for the Captain's speedy recovery...