He retired from professional poker in 2018, but did occasionally return for tournaments. He went on to author several books such as Super System: A Course in Power Poker, providing insight into tactics and mindsets for millions of amateur players. He played in the first World Series of Poker and was a champion in 19. before settling in Las Vegas, where he began to build his fortune. Negranu, considered by many the greatest poker player of the modern era, wrote on Twitter, “There will never be another Doyle Brunson.”īrunson began playing illegal poker games in the U.S. Poker superstars such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth and Scotty Nguyen have written messages expressing their sadness at Brunson’s passing. May he rest in peace.”īrunson appeared in films such as Zak Penn improv comedy The Grand as a poker pro and was a consultant on Lucy You, a 2007 film from Curtis Hanson about a hotshot player with personal demons. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers.
We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Doyle Brunson is pictured prior to play at the final table of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on Nov. He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. It read: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson. HIs family has released a statement confirming his death without revealing a cause. Universal Removes Two Movies From Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw On 2024 Calendar - Update
