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JamesG · 11-08-2020, 01:53 PM

Alex Trebek Dies: Longtime Host of "Jeopardy!" was 80
by Bruce Haring
November 8, 2020

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of television quiz show "Jeopardy!" who inspired millions with his brave battle against pancreatic cancer, has died. He was 80 and died at home, according to a spokesperson.

Trebek had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and went public about his condition in March 2019.

https://deadline.com/2020/11/alex-tr...80-1234611251/

TVShowAddict · 11-08-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Alex Trebek Dies: Longtime Host of "Jeopardy!" was 80
by Bruce Haring
November 8, 2020

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of television quiz show "Jeopardy!" who inspired millions with his brave battle against pancreatic cancer, has died. He was 80 and died at home, according to a spokesperson.

Trebek had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and went public about his condition in March 2019.

https://deadline.com/2020/11/alex-tr...80-1234611251/

Very sad news, the original Jeopardy host had pancreatic cancer too, I wonder if they will get a new host or cancel Jeopardy?

MA · 11-08-2020, 02:01 PM

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Very sad news, the original Jeopardy host had pancreatic cancer too, I wonder if they will get a new host or cancel Jeopardy?

"Jeopardy!" producers say they are not announcing a new host right now. "Jeopardy!" says Alex hosted episodes will air through December 25th. His last day taping in the studio was October 29.

TVShowAddict · 11-08-2020, 02:05 PM

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"Jeopardy!" producers say they are not announcing a new host right now. "Jeopardy!" says Alex hosted episodes will air through December 25th. His last day taping in the studio was October 29.

Thank you, I appreciate it!

MA · 11-08-2020, 02:07 PM

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Thank you, I appreciate it!

You’re welcome! I'm glad that I was able to provide you the information!

RetroGuy2000 · 11-08-2020, 02:08 PM

So sad! Even though we knew it was coming.

What is the phrase you say when you want someone to repose in comfort, Alex?

knicksfan89 · 11-08-2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

So sad! Even though we knew it was coming.

What is the phrase you say when you want someone to repose in comfort, Alex?

Rip

Bonniegirl · 11-08-2020, 02:25 PM

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So sad! Even though we knew it was coming.

What is the phrase you say when you want someone to repose in comfort, Alex?

" What is Rest in peace" ?

I think Alex would have got a smile out of our posts RG2000!

Very sad to hear of his passing, he was a great guy, will be sadly missed !

TVLegend · 11-08-2020, 02:31 PM

R.I.P. Alex

P.S. Iola Boylen misses you

RetroGuy2000 · 11-08-2020, 02:34 PM

Yeah, I can't even imagine the show without him. 37 years he was on that show.

MA · 11-08-2020, 02:35 PM

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So sad! Even though we knew it was coming.

What is the phrase you say when you want someone to repose in comfort, Alex?

What is "legend"?

stevearino · 11-08-2020, 02:52 PM

https://tvline.com/2020/11/08/alex-t...reatic-cancer/

Alex Trebek, the ultimate Game Show legend who's hosted "Jeopardy!" since 1984, has died at age 80, 20 months after announcing his Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis on March 6, 2019, at his home in Los Angeles, California.

George Alexander "Alex" Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Sudbury, Canada, the elder of 2 children (including a younger sister, Barbara, who predeceased him in 2008, also of Cancer) born to French immigrant Lucille Lagasse and Ukrainian immigrant George Edward Trebek; after his parents divorce, Lucille gave Alex a younger half-brother, Michael, born in 1956, the product of an extramarital affair Lucille had as his parents were going through their Divorce.

After coming to America in 1973 from Canada, Alex made his U.S. game show debut with the short-lived "Wizard of Odds." This was followed by a number of OTHER short-lived shows e.g. "Double Dare" (NOT to be confused with the more popular Nickelodeon game show of the same name) before Alex was picked to succeed Art Fleming (who himself died of Pancreatic Cancer in 1995) as host of "Jeopardy!" in 1984--a job he maintained to the end, even as he battled Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer during his last 20 months.

On a personal note, not just before but moreso since the first revelation of his Pancreatic Cancer, I admired Alex Trebek for his transparent policy (as he first described his open-and-honest policy with his fans) throughout his Pancreatic Cancer battle, sharing with the world his ups, his downs, his highs, his lows, his successes and more throughout his brave battle with the disease.

Though "Jeopardy!" will not be the same without Alex, he continued to tape the series throughout his battle with Pancreatic Cancer even as recent as October 29. His final remaining "Jeopardy!" episodes will continue to air throughout Christmas Day, and will air Posthumously in his Memory.

As a life-long, devoted "Jeopardy!" fan since as long as I can remember, that is what I'm gonna miss about Alex Trebek most--not only the fact that he was very well at what he did over 36 1/2 seasons, but the fact that he, throughout the last 20 months, not once backed down against Pancreatic Cancer--much less to ANY other opponent in relative recent years e.g. a Torn Achilles Tendon and a Subdural Hematoma to name other health challenges besides Pancreatic Cancer.

And for that, like many other of my fellow Americans, I'm gonna miss you, Alex. Thank you for your banter, your master, and most importantly, throughout your 80 years on Earth, your Truth. I praise God that you and I will meet in Heaven on the other side.

Until then, if you want somebody to be your friend, you've got to be a friend to them.

Thank you, and Good Night.

07/22/1940 - 11/08/2020

MrCleveland · 11-08-2020, 05:28 PM

I wonder if Will Ferrell will tweet about Trebek's passing?

MA · 11-08-2020, 05:29 PM

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I wonder if Will Ferrell will tweet about Trebek's passing?

I just looked for a tweet, and there was nothing from him.

PhoenixAcres · 11-08-2020, 07:07 PM

Very sad to hear. RIP Alex Trebek

11-08-2020, 01:53 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	"Classic Concentration" Host Alex Trebek Dies at 80 *Alex Trebek Dies: Longtime Host of "Jeopardy!" was 80* by Bruce Haring November 8, 2020 Alex Trebek, the longtime host of television quiz show "Jeopardy!" who inspired millions with his brave battle against pancreatic cancer, has died. He was 80 and died at home, according to a spokesperson. Trebek had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and went public about his condition in March 2019. https://deadline.com/2020/11/alex-tr...80-1234611251/ Attached Images

11-08-2020, 02:08 PM	#6
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	So sad! Even though we knew it was coming. What is the phrase you say when you want someone to repose in comfort, Alex?
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11-08-2020, 02:52 PM	#12
stevearino Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 15, 2017 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 249	Jeopardy! Says Good-Bye to Alex Trebek https://tvline.com/2020/11/08/alex-t...reatic-cancer/ Alex Trebek, the ultimate Game Show legend who's hosted "Jeopardy!" since 1984, has died at age 80, 20 months after announcing his Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis on March 6, 2019, at his home in Los Angeles, California. George Alexander "Alex" Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Sudbury, Canada, the elder of 2 children (including a younger sister, Barbara, who predeceased him in 2008, also of Cancer) born to French immigrant Lucille Lagasse and Ukrainian immigrant George Edward Trebek; after his parents divorce, Lucille gave Alex a younger half-brother, Michael, born in 1956, the product of an extramarital affair Lucille had as his parents were going through their Divorce. After coming to America in 1973 from Canada, Alex made his U.S. game show debut with the short-lived "Wizard of Odds." This was followed by a number of OTHER short-lived shows e.g. "Double Dare" (NOT to be confused with the more popular Nickelodeon game show of the same name) before Alex was picked to succeed Art Fleming (who himself died of Pancreatic Cancer in 1995) as host of "Jeopardy!" in 1984--a job he maintained to the end, even as he battled Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer during his last 20 months. On a personal note, not just before but moreso since the first revelation of his Pancreatic Cancer, I admired Alex Trebek for his transparent policy (as he first described his open-and-honest policy with his fans) throughout his Pancreatic Cancer battle, sharing with the world his ups, his downs, his highs, his lows, his successes and more throughout his brave battle with the disease. Though "Jeopardy!" will not be the same without Alex, he continued to tape the series throughout his battle with Pancreatic Cancer even as recent as October 29. His final remaining "Jeopardy!" episodes will continue to air throughout Christmas Day, and will air Posthumously in his Memory. As a life-long, devoted "Jeopardy!" fan since as long as I can remember, that is what I'm gonna miss about Alex Trebek most--not only the fact that he was very well at what he did over 36 1/2 seasons, but the fact that he, throughout the last 20 months, not once backed down against Pancreatic Cancer--much less to ANY other opponent in relative recent years e.g. a Torn Achilles Tendon and a Subdural Hematoma to name other health challenges besides Pancreatic Cancer. And for that, like many other of my fellow Americans, I'm gonna miss you, Alex. Thank you for your banter, your master, and most importantly, throughout your 80 years on Earth, your Truth. I praise God that you and I will meet in Heaven on the other side. Until then, if you want somebody to be your friend, you've got to be a friend to them. Thank you, and Good Night. 07/22/1940 - 11/08/2020

11-08-2020, 05:28 PM	#13
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I wonder if Will Ferrell will tweet about Trebek's passing?
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11-08-2020, 02:31 PM	#9
TVLegend Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2020 Location: United States Posts: 4,306	R.I.P. Alex P.S. Iola Boylen misses you

11-08-2020, 02:34 PM	#10
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	Yeah, I can't even imagine the show without him. 37 years he was on that show.

11-08-2020, 07:07 PM	#15
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Very sad to hear. RIP Alex Trebek