Dark Facts Most Fans Don’t Know About Deadliest Catch

Captain Phil Harris wanted the cameras to keep rolling throughout his stroke

In ‘Deadliest Catch’ season six, Captain Phil Harris suffered a stroke. He insisted the cameras continue filming his story, even during his medical crisis. After being airlifted to an Anchorage hospital for emergency brain surgery, he initially seemed to improve. Sadly, a few days later, he passed away due to a brain bleed, leaving his family, friends, and fans of the show deeply saddened.