At the beginning of September, the poker world learned that Mike Sexton, one of the game's greatest ambassadors, had been battling prostate cancer that had spread to other organs. As a result, the Poker Hall of Famer began in-home hospice a month earlier.
Unfortunately, Sexton's longtime friend Linda Johnson shared that the poker legend passed away on Sunday.
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Sexton has spent decades in the game as a player, ambassador, and commentator, just to name a few of the many hats he wore. He was universally loved by colleagues, fans, and his fellow players, and his immense contributions to the game were recognized when he was the sole member of the Poker Hall of Fame's Class of 2009.