WSOP Bracelet Winner Thor Hansen Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
The poker world was saddened on Tuesday to learn that two-time WSOP bracelet winner Thor Hansen has been stricken with terminal cancer.
Thor Hansen won 2 WSOP bracelets and over $2.9 Million in his poker career.
The announcement was made on twitter by Andreas Høivold who said that “It is a very sad day for Norwegian poker. The world’s best Thor Hansen has terminal cancer. He is now in a hospital recovering from surgery.”
Considered by many to be the “Godfather of Norwegian Poker”, Hansen is among the most respected poker players on the planet. For his career, Hansen has amassed $2.9 Million in tournament winnings dating back to 1987.
Hansen won his first major title in 1988 when he took down the $5,000 Seven Card Stud Event at the 1988 WSOP. He would go on to win the 2002 $1,500 Ace to Five Draw event to give him his 2nd WSOP bracelet. In addition, Hansen finished 8th in the 2007 WSOP $50,000 HORSE Event. He also had an impressive five cashes in the WSOP Main Event in 1990,1998, 2007,2008 and 2009. His best finish in the Main Event was 21st in 1998.
The news came as a huge shock to many in the poker community as Hansen seemed fine to many people just weeks before this announcement. Ten-time bracelet winning and two-time WSOP Main Event champion Doyle Brunson said on twitter that he ” Just got the news that while Thor has terminal cancer, he will probably make it for 3 years or more.”
News regarding what type of cancer that Hansen has, nor his prognosis for how long he has is known at this time. Former WSOP Europe Main Event winner Annette Obrestad was quoted on TwoPlusTwo forums as saying ” “I seriously cried when I read [about] this. I don’t know anyone like him. He truly is one of a kind. All the best Thor, ur an inspiration for us all.”
We here at thewsopblog.com wish Thor Hansen well and send our hopes for a miraculous recovery.
Related posts:
- Chad Brown Wins Poker Tournament Weeks After Cancer Surgery What would you do if you found out you had...
- John Riordan Becomes Youngest Circuit Main Event Winner in WSOP History History was made on Tuesday when John Riordan became the...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
