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    On September 28, 2026, PokerNews reported that American professional poker player Josh "JT" Turner passed away on September 2 at the age of 46. Turner, from St. Louis, Missouri, won seven WSOP Circuit championship rings and accumulated over $2.4 million in live tournament winnings. He was a familiar face on the Midwest Circuit and at The Lodge Card Club. Turner's mother announced the news on his social media accounts, stating that her son had passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. The family chose to release the news several weeks after his death, and many friends in the poker community have posted tributes to this long-time professional player active in American live tournaments. Josh Turner passed away on September 2, and the poker community learned of the news several weeks later. Josh Turner was born on December 20, 1979, and passed away on September 2, 2026. According to PokerNews, Turner's mother announced his death through his X account, revealing that he had been battling cancer for approximately two years. The family initially chose to remain discreet, so the news didn't become public until weeks later. Turner's friend, WSOP Circuit multi-time champion Daniel Lowery, later shared the news on Facebook. Lowery stated that he knew Turner was unwell, but didn't realize the illness had progressed to such a serious stage. In his tribute, he described Turner as one of the most genuine and trustworthy people on the tour. Turner's memorial service was held on September 8th at the Kutis Affton Chapel in St. Louis, Missouri. With over $2.4 million in career winnings and seven WSOP Circuit titles, Josh Turner's tournament record on the US Live Poker Tour is remarkably complete. According to The Hendon Mob, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $2,400,000, with his highest single career prize being $294,760. PokerNews statistics show that Turner won a total of 7 WSOP Circuit titles in his career, his most recent WSOP Circuit victory occurring in 2018. The official WSOP Planet Hollywood Series data from that year also lists him as a seven-time Circuit champion, recording his victory in the $400 No-Limit Hold'em event and his $15,235. Key career statistics for Josh Turner: Name: Josh "JT" Turner; Date of Birth: December 20, 1979; Date of Death: September 2, 2026; Age: 46; Residence: St. Louis.