Six-Time WSOP Champion Lane Fleur Dies at 52

Lane Fleur, a six-time WSOP champion, died at the age of 52. The poker community is mourning the loss of this legendary player, who left an indelible mark on the game. Fleur was found dead in his home on July 20. According to preliminary reports, he passed away in his sleep during the night.

Daniel Negreanu, a popular poker pro, shared memories of Fleur on Twitter. "Looking back, I will cherish all the crazy memories. Knowing Lane, I think he would have wanted us to celebrate his life and laugh together about the good old days," Negreanu wrote.

Phil Hellmuth Jr., another poker legend, recalled a game with Fleur, describing his play as phenomenal and Fleur as fearless. "His game was phenomenal, and he was fearless," Hellmuth tweeted. Mike Matousov, a four-time WSOP champion, spoke with Fleur a few weeks before his death, discussing how Fleur had changed his life.