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Title: Mike Sexton Post by: Sheriff Fatman on September 02, 2020, 11:29:49 AM Saw various posts on Twitter yesterday regarding him being seriously ill. This post from Linda Johnson confirms that he's battling prostate cancer, which has spread to other areas.
It doesn't sound good, but here's hoping that he makes a recovery. https://twitter.com/FirstLadyPoker/status/1300946204688228352?s=20 Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Sheriff Fatman on September 02, 2020, 12:02:18 PM A bit more detail via Linda on Facebook.
"Hi Everyone. At Mike Sexton's request, I announced on Twitter this afternoon that he has been battling stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread throughout his body. In-home hospice care has begun. Earlier today, Jan and I read hundreds of your messages to Mike. He is very happy that so many of you took the time to be so supportive. Mike asked me to let you know that although he is not able to respond to your messages, he appreciates them more than you could know and is very touched by them. I will continue to read him your messages as long as possible. Mike is the greatest poker ambassador of all time and is beloved by players all over the world." Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Marky147 on September 02, 2020, 03:53:22 PM Damn :(
Best wishes to him. Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Karabiner on September 02, 2020, 07:48:30 PM Best wishes indeed.
Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Marky147 on September 04, 2020, 04:28:17 AM Mike Matusow had a long livestream earlier, which I think is going to probably be quite the emotional rollercoaster.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpM-s4Fq_hU Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: KarmaDope on September 07, 2020, 08:01:40 AM RIP.
Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: TightEnd on September 07, 2020, 09:15:11 AM A few words for a DTD forum today
Today we join all of the poker world in mourning the heartbreaking loss of our friend Mike Sexton. Of course Mike was an infrequent visitor to DTD but a friend to many of us not only on his trips to Nottingham but at partypoker live events including the Caribbean Poker Party where Mike could be found not only playing but lighting up the dance floor and the party scene! I remember him at the club through a WPT week a few years back. He had time for everyone and I still chuckle at watching, on the request of the all in player, Mike commentating "WPT Style" as the community cards were dealt. The player was knocked out but left the top tier with a smile from ear to ear thanks to Mike. We have seen so many wonderful stories being shared over the last few days showing the wonderful impact he had on so many lives, highlighting the true legend that he really is. In the coming days we would love for everyone to continue to share these wonderful memories, to celebrate his life and to honour a great man. The world of poker will never be the same without him, but his incredible contribution to poker will never be forgotten. Our heartfelt condolences go to his son, Ty, family and to all of his loved ones Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: booder on September 07, 2020, 09:52:53 AM R.I.P Mike
Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Marky147 on September 07, 2020, 10:11:13 AM Damn :(
RIP Mike. Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Kev B on September 07, 2020, 12:27:31 PM Very sad RIP Mike.
Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: ripple11 on September 07, 2020, 01:07:41 PM Extremely sad news.
Watching the WPT with his commentary was such an enjoyable influence in getting to know and love the game. RIP Mike Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Supernova on September 07, 2020, 09:48:30 PM Very sad news indeed.
RIP Mike. My thoughts go out to Ty and all those close to him. xXx Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: shipitgood on September 07, 2020, 11:16:47 PM So sorry to hear this, RIP Mike.
Was such a great guy, met him at the partypoker event at Hampden a few years back, was just as he appeared on TV genuine, engaging and a top bloke. Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Ledders on September 10, 2020, 11:13:55 AM An icon of the game
RIP Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: TightEnd on September 22, 2020, 09:00:10 AM Mike Sexton's Celebration of life begins at 5pm PST today Tuesday 9/22 and can be seen on the following WPT channels:
· http://Youtube.com/worldpokertour · http://twitch.tv/worldpokertour · http://facebok.com/worldpokertour Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Marky147 on September 22, 2020, 10:33:20 AM Nice one, Tighty.
Will watch that if I've finished work. Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: TightEnd on September 22, 2020, 12:21:07 PM On a special edition of the Weekly Poker Showdown, Jaime Staples is joined by some famous guests who all had the pleasure to spend a lot of time with Mike Sexton, the great ambassador for poker who passed away recently.
Jesse May Padraig Freddy Deeb Bruno Vince etc etc Please take a look at this very special tribute to our Chairman and great friend to the game of poker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpSeme7CHQw Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: Kev B on September 22, 2020, 06:09:25 PM Enjoyed that Tighty, thanks for posting. Hope you're well BTW.
Title: Re: Mike Sexton Post by: TightEnd on January 28, 2021, 03:48:39 PM FYI, part of the WPT Montreal festival
20 x $10,300 seats guaranteed to the $1m GTD Mike Sexton Classic, which takes place on Sunday and Monday You can directly buy-in for $1050 or qualify in using $109 phases which you can get into for just $0.01. for the event itself, all reg fees going to charities chosen by Mike's family https://bit.ly/2K610ni |