Todd Terry Former professional poker player and attorney Todd Terry passed away this week after a nearly decade-long battle with a devastating neurological disease.
Terry, who made numerous deep runs at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and on the World Poker Tour (WPT) and was a known and respected voice in the poker forum community, died in Los Angeles on May 17 after his battle with the incurable Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) , according to his obituary in the Cleveland Plain Dealer . He was 48. Giving Up Law for Poker
Terry, originally from Solon, Ohio, graduated from Harvard College and New York University Law School before becoming a practicing defense attorney in Manhattan, where he was “involved in several high-profile, front-page news trials,” as stated in his obituary.
He eventually gave up his career in law to become a professional poker player, a second career that allowed him to travel the world competing in tournaments. Todd Terry According to The Hendon Mob , Terry racked up $2.4 million in lifetime earnings, including a career-best score of $434,767 from a runner-up finish at the 2009 Borgata Winter Open in the $3,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Championship event .
Two years earlier, Terry finished second in a $2,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event at the 2007 WSOP for $353,875. While he was never able to get his hands on a WSOP bracelet, he did win a Circuit ring at the 2006 WSOP Circuit Atlantic City stop in a $1,500 buy-in event for $96,525.
Terry had his last cash in 2015 and sadly had to retire from poker as a result of his worsening health condition. Contributions to Online Poker Community
When news of his death reached social media, a handful of well-known poker players paid their respect to the late poker pro, who they remembered for being a great player and for his contributions to the online poker community, including being a great presence on poker forums.
“RIP to Todd Terry, an OG tournament grinder and prolific poster on 2+2,” wrote Tony Dunst . “Todd was always curious and courteous, no matter how much flak he caught […]
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