Key takeaways:
- Doyle Brunson, known as the “Godfather of Poker” and “Texas Dolly,” passed away on Sunday
- He was a two-time world champion and won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments
- He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002 and his influence on the poker world was immense
Legendary poker player Doyle Brunson, known as the “Godfather of Poker” and “Texas Dolly,” passed away on Sunday, according to his agent Brian Balsbaugh. Brunson was a two-time world champion and won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments, second only to Phil Hellmuth’s 16.
Balsbaugh posted a statement from the family on Twitter, saying, “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson. He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy.”
Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002 and won world championships in 1976 and 1977. He was also a regular at the World Series of Poker, playing in the final table in 2011.
The poker community has been mourning the loss of the legendary player, with many taking to social media to share their condolences and memories. “Doyle Brunson was a giant in the poker world,” tweeted poker player Antonio Esfandiari. “He was a true legend and a great ambassador for the game.”
Brunson’s influence on the poker world was immense and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
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