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Poker Advocate Dianna Donofrio-Trigatzi Passes Away After Long Battle w/ Cancer

On Monday, December 14, the poker world lost Dianna Donofrio-Trigatzi, who passed away at the age 69 after a long battle with cancer.

Known for her poker advocacy, Donofrio-Trigatzi previously served as Nevada State Director for the Poker Players Alliance and is known for advancing the game in the years surrounding the poker boom.

Born November 20, 1946, Donofrio-Trigatzi's life was previously documented in a PokerNews piece by her friend Tina Bergstrom titled Women's Poker Spotlight: Diana Donofrio – Behind the Poker Curtain.