PokerStars Pro Pierre Neuville Dies Aged 83
The Belgian November Niner and oldest WSOP final tablist passed away from prostate cancer in August 2026.
Pierre Neuville, former PokerStars Pro and 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event November Niner, died from prostate cancer as of August 2026, aged 83, according to Poker.org.
Why It Matters
Neuville's death marks the loss of one of poker's most distinctive late-career success stories. He reached the November Nine — the final table format WSOP used between 2008 and 2016 — at age 73, making him the oldest player ever to achieve that distinction. His run demonstrated that competitive poker carries no meaningful age ceiling, a point that resonates with recreational players and sponsors alike. PokerStars, which carried him as a sponsored pro, loses a figure who gave the brand genuine human-interest credibility.
Context
The November Nine format, in which the WSOP Main Event final table was delayed several months for broadcast purposes, ran from 2008 through 2016. Neuville's 2016 qualification — the last year of the format — cemented his place in poker history. He was a Belgian-born player who came to high-stakes tournament poker unusually late in life, building a following precisely because of that trajectory. More details on his passing are reported at Poker.org.
What's Next
The poker community is expected to organise tributes in the coming weeks; PokerStars has not yet issued a formal statement as of August 2026. Watch for memorial tournament dedications at upcoming WSOP Circuit and EPT events.
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