Alex Trebek, Beloved Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ for 36 Years, Passes Away at 80
Alex Trebek, the beloved host of gameshow “Jeopardy!”since its 1984 debut in syndication, has passed away aged 80. He was suffering from pancreatic cancer.
“Jeopardy!” official Twitter account announced the news of his death on Sunday.
The tweet stated, “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex”.
Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020
In March 2019, Alex had revealed that he was diagnosed with Stage Four pancreatic cancer.
“I have lived a good life, a full life and I’m nearing the end of that life,” he told USA Today in October.
According to Sony, “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by Trebek will air through December. 25, and his last day in the studio was on October. 29.
As being reported “Jeopardy!” is not announcing plans for a new host at this time.
He had won five Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding game show host.
Tributes are being shared on social media for Trebek .
Goodbye legend. What is…greatness. RIP #AlexTrebek pic.twitter.com/1HudkNRgzp
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 8, 2020
Flash back to a Jeopardy contestant using his final Jeopardy to tell Alex Trebek, who had advised he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer: “We ❤️ You, Alex”. It makes him nearly break down with tears of joy. 😭 RIP #AlexTrebek #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/Jp7f10LOIB
— Jim Genac (@Jim_Genac) November 8, 2020
Who is the greatest game show host of all time?
Answer: Who is #AlexTrebek 🕊🙏🏾
— The Brandon Gonez Show (@brandongonez) November 8, 2020
From my 2005 appearance. As a contestant you were not allowed to interact with him except for strictly defined times but I remember how authentically charming he was with the studio audience. Loved him even more when I found out what a good friend he was of @tcm. RIP #AlexTrebek pic.twitter.com/LNshM1rc5g
— TCM with a Twist (@TCMwithaTwist) November 8, 2020
2020 continues to take its toll 😞. We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of #AlexTrebek. RIP to the Legend himself. #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/P3w1CzzfGw
— Jeopardy James Fan (@JeopardyJames) November 8, 2020
