Mike Sexton, legendary poker player, ambassador and Hall of Famer, has died aged 72. A hero to many, an inspiration to those closest to him and a much-loved father and friend, he was, to many, the greatest advocate for poker the game has ever had. 

Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer recently, Mike Sexton was under in-home hospice care at the end, surrounded by family and friends, including the ‘First Lady of Poker’, Linda Johnson, who broke the news of his passing on Sunday night on Twitter, to a plethora of personal tributes that spoke volumes. 

Mike Sexton passed away peacefully at home earlier today surrounded by family members. He appreciated all the wonderful comments and farewells from poker players all over the world. Service details are forthcoming. For now, please keep his family in your thoughts as they grieve.

— Linda Johnson (@FirstLadyPoker) September 7, 2020https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js