On Tuesday, June 23, entertainment icon Dick Van Patten, 86, passed away at Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California due to complications from diabetes. Van Patten's résumé in the entertainment world is legendary – from starring in Eight is Enough, Love Boat, and countless other film and television projects – but he also had an impact in the poker world.
From 1993-95, Van Patten served as commentator for the World Series of Poker, and was also known to dabble in the game from time to time.