STATEMENT BY THOM BEERS, CEO AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS ON THE PASSING OF CAPTAIN PHIL HARRIS

“Captain Phil Harris was one of the cornerstones of DEADLIEST CATCH since the series premiered. He believed without risk there was no reward, and he allowed us to document his extraordinary life on the Bering Sea. I am forever grateful for his passion about his work, and his direct sense of humor and irony. Phil gave us a remarkable gift during the past six seasons with Original Productions, and became an extraordinary friend. We will miss him.”

—Thom Beers, CEO and Executive Producer, Original Productions (a FremantleMedia Company)