Alan Meltzer

Alan Meltzer (1944-2011) was an American poker player and businessman. He co-founded Wind-up Records with his ex-wife, Diana Meltzer. Craft Recordings now releases Wind-Up’s reissues. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly on October 31st, 2011, at the age of 67, with the cause of death remaining undisclosed. Meltzer had also appeared on High Stakes Poker.

Generous Meltzer Left $1.5M to Driver and Doorman

Alan Meltzer passed away on October 31st, 2011, at 67. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. In his will, Meltzer bequeathed $1 million to Jean Laborde, his 54-year-old chauffeur and father of five, and $500,000 to Chamil Demiraj, his doorman who had worked at Meltzer’s Upper East Side apartment building for 15 years.

Meltzer’s wife Diana, a former model, and Alan divorced in 2010 after 13 years of marriage. Consequently, she received none of his $10 million fortune, as their divorce occurred a year before his death, and they had no children together.

Alan Meltzer: Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Alan Meltzer debuted on May 14th, 2009, in HSP Season 5 Episode 11. He participated in a $400/800 +$200 ANTE ($1.6K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Eli Elezra, Mike Baxter, Doyle Brunson, and others. Meltzer incurred a $71,000 loss.

He returned to the tables on May 21st, 2009, for HSP Season 5 Episode 12. Meltzer took part in a $400/800 +$200 ANTE ($1.6K) No Limit Holdem game with Dario Minieri, Tom Dwan, Phil Laak, and others. Alan won a whopping $48,500.

His final appearance on the show was during HSP Season 5 Episode 13, which aired on May 29th, 2009. Alan competed in a $400/800 +$200 ANTE ($1.6K) No Limit Hold ’em game against David Peat, and others. He ended the night down $131,900.