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Alex Trebek, the host of "Jeopardy!" for 35 years, died of pancreatic cancer in 2020. See his obituary, condolences, and photos on Legacy.com.
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Alex Trebek was the beloved host of the iconic game show...
- Beloved ‘Jeopardy!’ Host
Nov 8, 2020 · Alex Trebek, the beloved host of the iconic TV game show “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years, died November 8, 2020 at the age of 80, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Trebek became the host of “Jeopardy!” in 1984, reviving the show after it had been off the air since 1979. The answer-and-question game show became an entertainment institution, watched daily by millions of fans around the world. Trebek set the Guinness World Record for most episodes hosted by the same presenter in 2014. He won the Daytime Emmy Awa...
The Canadian-born Trebek started out working for the CBC, originally reading the news as a radio host before moving from news to hosting game shows. He moved to the United States in 1973, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1998. In the U.S., Trebek’s early game shows included “The Wizard of Odds,” “High Rollers,” and “The $128,000 Question.” He...
Trebek was a smooth-talking host, but he also showed a sly sense of humor on the show. To lighten the intensity, he walked out on set without pants during the 2005 Tournament of Champions; another time, for the category “Alex Meets Auto-Tune,” he read answers with a digital boy band voice. On April 1, 1997, Trebek switched places with fellow game s...
Trebek was involved with World Vision Canada, an organization helping families overcome poverty and injustice. He donated millions of dollars to his alma mater, the University of Ottawa, funding the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue, which brings notable speakers to the campus. He also funded the annual Alex Trebek Leadership Award at the university. ...
“Originally, I think, I wanted to be an actor. But I got into broadcasting by accident, if you will, because I needed money to pay for my college education. I applied for a summer announcing job at a couple of radio stations.” – Time magazine interview
My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much. Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek Full obituary: Los Angeles Times Kirk Fox and Linnea Crowther contributed to this report.
Alex Trebek died at home on November 8, 2020, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the host of “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years and won seven Daytime Emmy Awards.
Nov 8, 2020 · Alex Trebek, whose 36-year run as the host of Jeopardy! cemented him as a legend among television hosts, died on Nov. 8, 2020 at the age of 80—more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage...
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Nov 21, 2020 · Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was cremated after his death at age 80 on Nov. 8, and his final resting place is the home he shared with his wife, Jean Trebek, according to his death certificate.
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Nov 8, 2020 · Legendary gameshow host Alex Trebek died at his home in California early Sunday morning, surrounded by his friends and family, according to a tweet from the official account of the gameshow ...
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Nov 9, 2020 · For 36 years, Alex Trebek quizzed Jeopardy! contestants on history, geography, hip-hop lyrics, "Potent Potables" and "Potpourri." He died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer.
