On Thursday, the poker world lost one of its own when Chad "lilholdem954" Batista passed away.
Batista, who according to WSOP.com was born in 1981, was an in intensive care unit due to severe bleeding of the brain from alcohol-related issues, and on Thursday afternoon the difficult decision was made to take him off his ventilator.
News of Batista's condition was first reported online, and soon thereafter his family issued the following statement:
"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, nephew, cousin, brother and friend, Chad 'lilholdem954' Batista.