A rising star of the game has sadly passed away while he was in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker.

Terrible news coming out of Vegas today as up-and-coming poker pro Matthew Parry passed away unexpectedly during the WSOP.
The circumstances of his death are not yet known. His family posted the following message on Facebook
It’s with crushing sadness that we’re letting friends of Matt’s and our family know that Matt passed away on Saturday, June 15. As many of you are aware, he had 2 true passions – chess and poker. Happily, he was in Las Vegas attending the WSOP doing what he loved when he died. Last year, he fulfilled his dream when he won his first bracelet. He is deeply and forever missed. At this time, arrangements are being made and we’ll use FB and email to communicate in the event you would like to join us in celebrating his life. Please keep our Matt in your prayers.
Parry was in Vegas for the World Series of Poker and just last week won the $2,200 PLO event at the Wynn Summer Classic for $106,645. Last year he won a bracelet in the $3,000 PLO Six Max event for $480,122. He was also an avid chess player and a Scholastic National Champion.