Mark 'Doc' Toulouse, 73, died during a Texas Card House poker tournament in Dallas. He collapsed at the table, suffering a heart attack. An ambulance was called, but he later passed away at the hospital. Known for his contributions to academia and poker, Toulouse had impressive tournament earnings and was a beloved figure in the local poker scene. His family described how poker enriched his retirement, sharing his sudden death impacted them deeply. His finishing position allowed him a payout of $1,475, which the poker house plans to pass on to his family.
"He died last night in dramatic fashion during a game of poker in a community that I know has meant a lot to him over the last few years. He was laughing one minute, then gone the next (presumed heart attack) and attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful."
"In the update I got this morning, he had a heart attack at the club. We called an ambulance and they came to get him. Not knowing his status, we were blinding his stack."
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