Many people thought it was a sad inevitability. Not long ago, poker professional Mike Sexton announced a diagnoses of prostate cancer. Today he passed in peace at his home, surrounded by those he loved most. Sexton, 72, was a living poker legend, a World Poker Tour commentator, and one of the game’s all-time best ambassadors. He hosted the WPT alongside Vince Van Patten for 15 years. The Indiana-born poker pro also achieved great success on the felt, having cashed for $6.7 million in live tournaments and far more in cash games. Countless members of the poker community are grieving over…
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