World Series of Poker Champion Doyle Brunson Dies at 89

May 15 2023, Updated 8:Forty five a.m. ET

Whether you might be immersed on this planet of professional poker or not, there is a excellent likelihood you will have heard 10-time World Series of Poker champion Doyle Brunson's identify associated with the sport.

Sadly, on May 14, 2023, his circle of relatives announced that the 89-year-old legend had passed away.

Many in the poker group — and those that had anticipated the planned biopic he is the center of — were devastated via the scoop of his passing.

Here's what we all know so far.

What was Doyle Brunson's cause of death?

Doyle's family, who shared the inside track of his passing on social media, did not reveal a cause of death. (*89*) at this time, there hasn't been a cause of death launched to the public. His agent posted a statement on Twitter from the family.

"It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson," Doyle's agent, Brian Balsbaugh, wrote. "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. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace."

Doyle Brunson's poker occupation was mythical.

Doyle took house the coveted World Series of Poker Championship Main Event championship two occasions in his life, however gained video games within the event even more frequently. He also gained a couple of nicknames because of his ability at the card sport, one of which was the "Godfather of Poker."

According to ESPN, Doyle's lifetime income from tournaments added up to $6 million.

His skilled poker profession began in the '70s and spanned the entire means up to 2022 when he participated in the 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event. He was reportedly a basketball famous person within the making at a young age, but if an damage took him out of the sport, he fascinated by a occupation in poker. Which, everyone now knows, proved to be fruitful for the overdue poker star.

Doyle is survived by means of his three youngsters; Todd Brunson, Doyla Brunson, and Pamela Brunson.

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