Awesome guy, extremely classy and great player, very sad news. Good luck with everything Thor.

Stay strong Thor! My thoughts go out to the family <3

wow i have no words... didn't play with him much but he truly seems like a great guy from what i've seen, this sucks... this kind of news definitely makes you forget about the little things we all complaint about daily.

He's like the Godfather of Norwegian poker. I really hope him the best. A true credit to our game, so much fun to be around. My thoughts are with you Thor...

a worthy 1st post.
don't give thor, don't ever give up.

You're the best Thor, wish you all the best, life's too short for great souls like you!
Love from Marius from Oslo

I know both the writer and Thor himself. He gave me a signed copy when we were in Barcelona 1,5 year ago. He was happy they way the book is written even if he would have liked more stories in it. Hopefully this is something that will be changed when they do the translation.

Thor is one of the best guys I know. He's been like a father to me on the tour. Always looked out for me and telling me who I can trust and not. He's a fighter though and I'm 100% sure he wont let this get to him. He will be as happy as always and cheerful!

Sigh. Thor is one of my favorites. Last 15 years please.

Yea, this. Thor is one of the good guys.

Sad news. Best wishes Thor, hope some doctor comes up with a wonder cure.

I was fortunate to get to know Thor on the EPT. He is, as others have said, one of the truly wonderful guys and gentlemen of poker. He is kind and gracious with everybody and though I barely knew him, he'd always greet me like a long-lost friend.

I will think good thoughts for Thor and his family.

Regards, Lee

Good luck and best wishes to you Thor! Hope to be seeing you at the tables for many years to come!

Absolutely horrible news. I got to know Thor during the 2007 WSOP and we have been friends ever since. We only see each other once og twice every year, but he's always such a fantastic guy. I'm so sad to hear this. Get well Thor!

Really sad news - never heard anyone say a bad word or have a negative opinion of Thor.

Very sad news. Best wishes Thor.

Terribly sad news, best wishes.

Best wishes Thor! Dont give up without a fight!

sad news, RIP

this makes me very sad, thor is one of the best to deal to or have at the poker table, you are a class act thor.

Thor is like the Dolly of Europe, I wish him all the best

Interview with Thor in norwegian: http://www.vg.no/sport/artikkel.php?artid=10076633

Google translated:

(AP) "The Godfather" in the Norwegian poker scene, Thor Hansen (64), is suffering from cancer - and have been told that he has no more than two more years left to live.

From his hospital bed at St. Mary's Hospital in Los Angeles he told AP about the chilling message:

- It has spread to the lungs, liver, lymph, and what is. The disease is incurable, but I only fight on, says Hansen.

64-year-old is the most famous poker player, and has during his career won two World Series of Poker titles - an event that is considered the World Championship. In 2005 he received the award "This year's poker player in Norway."

He is also known to have played for Larry Flynt money in poker king's private poker game.

Taking the blame yourself

The message about the cancer came as a shock. Yesterday he underwent an operation in which surgeons removed part of the stomach.

- I have been a little ill for about a year, and have been to the doctor in Norway once, and twice in the U.S., but they have not found out. I do not know what they have missed, says Hansen - who does not bear a grudge against the doctors.

- No, it is as much my own fault, I have not complained enough. I've had such good health in my life that I thought it would pass. It's my own fault that I have not taken the health and age seriously, he said.

In the U.S. there are long waiting lists for cancer treatment, so Hansen is now trying to get home to Norway. His papers are sent to Ullevål hospital today.

- A circus

He appreciates the support he has received from both known and unknown.

- It has been tremendous. Poker environment is extremely nice and friendly. only good wishes there. I'm awfully glad. It warms, says the poker player.

- What do you think about the future now?

- I do not think that I should die tomorrow. I just have to fight, so we'll see if I can win a good poker hand, he says.

Hansen feels like old father of Poker Norway, and says he has been fond of the young poker players who have come after him. When it comes to career highlights, he thinks it is difficult to draw up a special moment.

- I must say the whole poker. There has been a circus. I'm terribly fond of it and the environment. The highlight is of course when you win some great things, but I put as much pleasure to know so many good and nice people, says Hansen.

Late last night, it was informed of Hansen's disease at the poker site Donkr. Frode Fagerli writes that poker friends now hope for a miracle.

- I am very sad now, and I know that many of you will be. I'm not the only one who has looked at Thor as a kind of poker-dad. He has received many of us with open arms and a big smile every time we have visited Las Vegas, writes poker player.

You have to be pretty awesome to carry a name like 'Thor'.

Sad News I hope he keeps fighting

Sad.

Uh, he is still alive.