May he rest in peace.”īrunson was a fan favourite wherever he went, from receiving standing ovations upon entering the World Series of Poker (WSOP) to his legendary appearances on televised cash games such as the PokerStars Big Game and High Stakes Poker. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers.

We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honour his legacy. “He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather.

“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,” read a statement shared on behalf of the Brunson family by Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson’s longtime agent. Throughout his legendary career – which spanned the entirety of poker’s modern era – Brunson literally wrote the book on poker, became a hero to millions, and played in the highest-stakes cash games for more than 50 years. One of the greatest and most influential poker players of all time, ‘Texas Dolly’ leaves a legacy unparalleled in the sports and gaming world. Doyle Brunson, widely regarded as the “Godfather of Poker”, passed away in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

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