Longtime "Jeopardy!" Host Alex Trebek Has Died At 80 From Pancreatic Cancer

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

 

NBC: Alex Trebek, beloved 'Jeopardy!' host, dies after cancer battle at age 80 

The legendary game show figure was best known for his soothing voice and understated humor. 

 Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, adored by generations of trivia mavens who instinctively shout out questions to answers, died on Sunday following his battle with cancer. He was 80. 

 The official "Jeopardy!" Twitter account confirmed the news, adding that he was surrounded by friends and family as he died at home in the early morning. "Jeopardy!" executive producer Mike Richards described Trebek's death as an "enormous loss" for the show's crew in a statement on Sunday. 

The producer said it was an incredible honor to work beside Trebek in the past year and a half as the host continued to work on the show despite his diagnosis. 

Read more .... 

Update #1: Alex Trebek of "Jeopardy!" dies at 80 after pancreatic cancer battle (USA Today) 

Update #2: Alex Trebek, Revered Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ for 36 Years, Dies at 80 (Variety) 

WNU Editor: One of the things I enjoy doing with my mother is to watch Jeopardy. She watches it all the time, and just loves how Alex Trebek hosts the show. 

Sighhh .... Now I have to tell her that her favorite gameshow host has past away. :(

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