The man that most of the poker world considered the world's great cash game player died of pneumonia symptoms while in his sleep on Monday night.
Reese's most notable triumph in the eyes of the poker community was his win in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 2006 World Series of Poker, where he and Andy Bloch went head to head in an epic 7 hour battle. The final table has been called the greatest ever with the likes of Phil Ivey and Doyle Brunson also making the final.
"I have lost one of my oldest and dearest friends today," Brunson said. "He was one of the most unique individuals I have ever known, and poker has lost one of the greats today."
He is survived by his son Casey, 18, his daughter Taylor, 16, and his step-daughter Britney.