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Last Updated: January 13, 2010 Poker great and all-around good guy, Amir Vahedi passed away on January 8, 2010. The professional poker player known for his cigars and sense of humour, died due to complications from diabetes. Named Texas Hold'em Player of the Year in 2001, he made the Final Table in the 2003 WSOP Main Event. Amir was known for his fun and antcis on Celebrity Poker. He was a respected player throughout the poker world. Amir was born in Tehran, Iran and served in the Iranian Army during the eight year war between Iran an Iraq. He made his escape from Iran amid the turmoil of the fall of the Shah, when he became a political refugee in the US. With over $3 million dollars in career winnings and a WSOP Bracelet, his attacking style of play was the boiler plate for today's young guns. Amir was best known for coining the mantra of the hyper-aggressive players, "If you want to live, you can't be afraid to die." "Cowboy" Kenna James commenting on Bluff Magazine's website, spoke fondly of Vahedi’s spirit: “Amir lived life and made no excuses. He played the game hard and fast and put opponents on their heals. But always with a broad smile and a laugh that exposed his love of the game.” The poker community on Twitter was full of Tweets offering condolences. Matt Savage wrote, “Amir was one of my favorite people in poker…. This is so sad, RIP my friend, your laugh will always be missed" has already begun preparations for a memorial charity tournament to aid diabetes research. |
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