Alex Trebek, the longtime presenter of the TV quiz show Jeopardy! Those who inspired millions with their brave public battle against pancreatic cancer have died. He was 80 years old and died at home, according to a spokesman.
Trebek had stage 4 pancreatic cancer and went public about his condition in March 2019. Trebek hosted Jeopardy! After his revival in 1984. He was under contract until 2022 and continued recording and media appearances throughout his illness.
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Danger! Trebek’s 37th season recently began hosting the show. Earlier this year he was on board the show’s highly rated “Greatest of All-Time” tournament on prime-time television. The tournament was won by Ken Jennings, who some have speculated as the host, who will replace Trebek.
Episodes moderated by Trebek will be broadcast until December 25th. His last day in the studio was October 29th.
Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada in 1940 (he became an American citizen in 1998) and has also hosted shows such as The Wizard of Odds, Double Dare, High Roller, Battlestars, Classic Concentration, and To Tell The Truth.
Trebek hosted more than 8,200 Jeopardy! Episodes that set a Guinness World Record for most episodes of a single game show. He won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host seven times and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He received the Order of Canada award from his homeland in 2017.
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“This is an enormous loss to danger! Staff, crew and all of the millions of Alex fans, ”said Mike Richards, the Jeopardy! Executive producer. “He was an industry legend that we all got to see night after night for 37 years. He worked alongside him for the past year and a half as he heroically continues to Jeopardy! was an incredible honor. His belief in the importance of the show and his willingness to push himself to excel has been the most inspiring display of courage I have ever seen. His constant desire to learn, his kindness and his professionalism will be with us all forever. “
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“Today we lost a legend and a beloved member of the Sony Pictures family,” said Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. “For 37 amazing years, Alex was that calming voice, that moment of escape and entertainment at the end of a long, hard day for millions of people around the world. He was the heart and soul of danger! and he will be deeply missed by all who have made him a part of their lives. Our hearts go out to Jean, Matthew, Emily and Nicky. “
“We and our colleagues at Sony Pictures mourn Alex Trebek,” said Kenichiro Yoshida, chairman, president and CEO of Sony Corporation. “Alex was an exceptional talent whose intelligence, wit and comforting presence appealed to millions of people around the world and made Jeopardy! The standout show it is today. “
Trebek is survived by his 30-year-old wife Jean and children Matthew, Emily and Nicky. The family hasn’t announced any plans for a church service, but gifts in Alex’s memory can go to World Vision, a humanitarian charity focused on helping people in poverty.
Some reactions to his death:
I am devastated. I’m just gutted. No words. Give me a minute https://t.co/OYNfKIb49Z
– Austin Tyler Rogers (@austintylerro) November 8, 2020
Think of his family and his peril today! Family – which in some ways belonged to millions of us.
– Ken Jennings (@ KenJennings) November 8, 2020
It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this brave man while he led the battle of his life. You will never be replaced in our hearts, Alex. https://t.co/LLoUASRMa9
– James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer), November 8, 2020
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