updated 7:28 a.m. EST, Fri December 7, 2007

GG Chip...  R.I.P.

We lost one of our greats this week.  David "Chip" Reese passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, December 4th 2007.  He will be missed.  The Brunson family released the following statements on Chip's passing:

  “I have lost one of my oldest and dearest friends today. He was one of the most unique individuals I have ever known and Poker has lost one of the greats today.”
- Doyle Brunson“I have lost a mentor and friend today. He was like a family member to me.”
-Todd BrunsonThe Brunson family requests that they be allowed to grieve the passing of their dear friend. Funeral arrangement and donation information will be released along with an official statement in the next couple of days.