Thursday, April 17, 2008

R.I.P Brandi?



Late last night the poker website WickedChopsPoker reported that they'd received word claiming Brandi Hawbaker had taken her own life. WickedChopsPoker neither confirmed nor negated the story until earlier today when they issued a statement claiming Ms. Hawbaker was indeed confirmed dead.

Shortly thereafter, neverwinpoker.com had the following statement on it's front page:

It is with great sadness that I write this story. Brandi Hawbaker to some, Naami Dea to others took her own life on Sunday. This news has been confirmed through Brandon and Brandi's family. Brandon, Brandi's family, and friends have asked the poker world to respect their privacy while they they grieve. When the time is right we will have Brandon's statement on NWP. This truly is a tragedy, as the whole poker world loved to watch this eccentric young lady on and off the felt. Brandi will be missed and I hope she has found some peace.