Gavin Smith dies at the age of 50

[Shells]

Gavin Smith had a fun-loving personality and was always pleasant with the poker media. On Monday night, the canadian poker pro passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. He was 50-years-old. The cause of death is currently unknown.

Rest in peace, Gavin.

Popular Pro Gavin Smith Dies at 50, Poker Community Mourns Loss

 

[Roger1960]

Sad day for poker. I always liked watching him play, looked like a real fun guy to be around. 50 is too young.

 

[akjordan16]

Much Love RIP

I enjoyed over the years Gavin Smith as person and a poker pro, prayers to the Smith family.

 

[Pablo22]

He was always a joy to watch play the game. Rest in peace Gavin.

 

[SlowRollAA]

Thanks for all the entertainment, always was a pleasure to watch play the game.

 

[lcid86]

Way too young. Always fun to watch.

 

[DieCosta]

RIP

Really sad news this one Gavin was a nice funny smiley guy the poker world will miss him . Rest in peace Gavin 🙏🏾

 

[Poker_Mike]

A huge loss for all.

Gavin was always good for poker.

 

[muse713]

RIP Mr Smith

 

[HeyMan]

Sad way to young ! Live everyday like its your last!! RIP Gavin you were a fun loving guy with a great personality and one damn good poker player.

 

[Debi]

Really sad - I never met him but it seems he was well liked and respected. Too young to be gone.

 

[TeUnit]

I had the chance to hang out with him at a tourney in LA, he was a great player and even a better person.

RIP Gavin.

 

[drubas]

I have not seen much about him but that´s not what is important. He has done many incredible things in life as probably everybody in the world does. Nevertheless I wish all the best for him and his relatives. The world won´t forget him! He has done his share for humanity!

 

[ChickenArise]

Gavin used to play with us in West Virginia at Jim Boyd's place before he blew up and became famous. He wrote an amazing article called 'In defense of the call' which I will never forget as I agreed with his poker philosophy. He was always a gentleman and will be missed.

 

[Joe1]

RIP Gavin

 

[John Turnner]

He is handsome. Comprehends.
I advise everyone to die young.
Old age is a trying stage!

 

[playinggameswithu]

I remember Phil Ivey owning him on Poker after dark and the fact that he had extreme alcoholic addict problems. Kinda young at 50.

 

[Spaceman]

My first introduction to Gavin was from that video against Ivey. Gave me a lasting impression. Was his death caused by alcohol? 50 is way too young. RIP

 

[NHequalsFU]

FeelsBadMan

Definitely way too young.

Have fond memories of watching him on the TV back in the poker boom days.

RIP

 

[ScooperNova]

Gavin was always entertaining and seemed to show something that is sorely lacking in the poker world- Class with a capital C.

 

[terryk]

A sad day for poker,and much too soon,,, R.I.P Gavin.

 

[rrickir]

That's very sad news... he seems like a fun and nice guy..fir poker... it's very sad for his children I think he had two young children also............ ....i saw on facebook i think,,, they started a go fund me for his children...

 

[lewis99]

r i p....gone way too soon....enjoyed watching you play.............

 

[MikeCarasone]

RIP Gavin. Way too young. Prayers go out too his children, family and friends. I enjoyed watching Gavin play poker. He always seemed to be having a great time, and certainly made the table fun. His spirit will be missed. [emoji120][emoji120][emoji120]

 

[costapaul22]

Gavin Smith

Being away from poker for awhile, I still recognize some of the older
poker pro's that I used to watch on tv from time to time. Gavin Smith
is one of them. Not knowing Gavin personally I always got the impression
that he was one of the good guys, and watching some of the Youtube
videos out there, I reinforce my statement. I feel for his friends and family,
and hope they are coping well with his sudden loss. A sad day indeed for
poker. Gone but not forgotten......