Brandi Hawbaker Tribute
Brandi Hawbaker (Poker Player) found dead - She was only 26. Her body was found Sunday -Â April 13 -Â 2008, in a residence in the 8700 block of Pershing Drive in Playa Del Rey, Cali. An autopsy ruled her death as a suicide.
According to Brandon Gerson -Â a friend and former boyfriend of Ms. Hawbaker, she suffered from a *very serious untreatable mental illness* and had visited doctors in several states seeking help within the last year-and-a half.
The funeral will take place in Nashville - and will be private. Ms. Hawbaker will be creamated and her ashes will be scattered in one of the oceans as requested.
About Brandi Hawbaker:
She first captured the attention of the poker world with a 35th place finish at the Festa Al Lago V in October, 2006.
Hawbaker poker career included only $40,000 in tournament winnings but she was better known as a central figure in a number of drama-filled episodes on various internet forums.
I hope she has found some peace!
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