Online poker icon Dusty Schmidt has passed away at age 40

Shells · Dec 3, 2021

It's a sad day for the poker community. The passing of Dusty 'Leatherass' Schmidt was announced by his long-time friend and golf pro, Kevin Na. It has been reported that Dusty had suffered from a heart defect since birth and had had a heart attack in his twenties. Dusty will be long remembered for his accomplishments and his influence.

Super Grinder Dusty Schmidt Passes Away, Aged 40

RVTR7777 · Dec 3, 2021

very young boy, a lifetime ahead of us very sad may God console the family we lost a great poker player.

topcatbrazil · Apr 29, 2023

I think he was one of the clients in the famous book "The mental game of poker" by Jared Tendler. I am sorry to hear the news.

budweiser74777 · Apr 30, 2023

Very young!!!!! sorry

RoviP · Apr 30, 2023

Sometimes life is so brief, rest in peace, as for us, we should enjoy life.

Mortis · May 1, 2023

Thanks for bumping this, @RakeshKumar , because I had no idea, either! I believe Dusty aka Leatherass9 was one of the first poker pros to frequent CardsChat many many years ago. Talked to him a few times through social media, and was always a nice dude. Sad to hear he passed a year and a half ago, and didn't know.