Amir Vahedi Dies
By: PokerListings.com On Jan. 8 at the age of 46, professional poker player Amir Vahedi passed away due to complications with diabetes.
Born in Tehran, Iran, Vehadi was a former Iranian soldier who moved to the United States as a political refugee.
After owning several businesses in the U.S., Vehadi took on poker as a full-time profession, rising to prominence in 2003 when he won his first and only World Series of Poker bracelet and finished sixth in the Main Event.
Vehadi’s career tournament earnings totaled more than $3.3 million and he once famously tutored actor Ben Affleck when he caught the poker bug.
He was named No-Limit Texas Hold'em Player of the Year in 2001 and had nine No-Limit final table appearances in 2003 alone.
However, the Sherman Oaks, California resident was perhaps most famous for constantly chomping on an unlit cigar at the poker table.
By: PokerListings.com On Jan. 8 at the age of 46, professional poker player Amir Vahedi passed away due to complications with diabetes.
Born in Tehran, Iran, Vehadi was a former Iranian soldier who moved to the United States as a political refugee.
After owning several businesses in the U.S., Vehadi took on poker as a full-time profession, rising to prominence in 2003 when he won his first and only World Series of Poker bracelet and finished sixth in the Main Event.
Vehadi’s career tournament earnings totaled more than $3.3 million and he once famously tutored actor Ben Affleck when he caught the poker bug.
He was named No-Limit Texas Hold'em Player of the Year in 2001 and had nine No-Limit final table appearances in 2003 alone.
However, the Sherman Oaks, California resident was perhaps most famous for constantly chomping on an unlit cigar at the poker table.
