But he was healed by surgery and is now out of cancer. Soon after his marriage, he was also diagnosed with cancer. At the early age of 18, she was diagnosed with a problem in her heart valve, and she died because of this problem. Doyle Brunson was also their daughter’s name, but she is no more. He has inherited his poker playing skills from his father, a legend in the game of poker. His son Todd Brunson is also a professional poker player. They both have two kids named Pamela Brunson and Todd Brunson. In 1962, Doyle Brunson tied his bond with Louise Brunson. Then he has done his BA and also administrative master’s. Initially, he went to Hardin-Simmons University and has completed his schooling from there. He was born in a city named Longworth, which is situated in Texas. Doyle Brunson took birth on August 10, 1933, in the United States.