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Kevin Roster
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| Born | March 9, 1983 Flushing, Queens, New York City, U.S.
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| Died | July 26, 2019 (aged 36) |
| Other names | Kevin Racks |
| Occupation | Poker player, E-commerce business owner, collectibles expert |
| Known for | Sarcoma awareness advocacy, "Right to Die" activist |
Kevin "Racks" Gene Roster Jr. (born March 9, 1983 – died July 26, 2019) was an American poker player. He was also an activist who worked to help people understand a serious illness called sarcoma. Kevin had a very serious form of cancer that could not be cured. He moved to California to support a law that allows people with terminal illnesses to choose how they want to end their lives. This is called "medical aid in dying."
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Kevin Roster's Life
Kevin Roster was born in Flushing, Queens, New York City. He grew up to be a poker player and also owned an online business. He was known for being an expert in collecting items.
Raising Awareness at the World Series of Poker
In the summer of 2019, Kevin played in the 2019 World Series of Poker. This is a very big poker tournament. He used this event to talk about sarcoma. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in bones or soft tissues. Kevin wanted to help people learn about it. He encouraged everyone to get checked early if they felt sick. Finding cancer early can make a big difference.
His Advocacy for Medical Aid in Dying
Kevin Roster was a strong supporter of "medical aid in dying." This means that a person with a terminal illness, who is expected to die soon, can choose to receive medicine to end their life peacefully. This choice is only available in some places and has strict rules. Kevin wanted to protect this option for people in California.
Kevin Roster's Passing
Kevin Roster passed away on July 26, 2019, in Rancho Cordova, California. He was 36 years old. He chose to use medical aid in dying.
