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Doyle Brunson, the 'Godfather of Poker,' has died at 89

Doyle Brunson is pictured prior to play at the final table of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on Nov. 8, 2011. (Isaac Brekken/AP)

Doyle Brunson, nicknamed the "Godfather of Poker," has died. He was 89.

"He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather," Brunson's family said in a statement shared by agent Brian Balsbaugh. "We'll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace." The family did not announce a cause of death.

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