Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning

[TwilightZone]

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"Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex."

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Not surprising, in the end, though still very sad.

[Srkdqltr]

1. How sad.

[Me.]

2. Sad

[Sherman A1]

3. RIP

[Auggie]

4. Such an iconic figure ...

took over hosting Jeopardy and made it his own.

[soldierant]

69. And he was so much more than just a game-show host.

I remember an episode of "Touched by an Angel" in which the (non-angelic) main character told (and showed) Monica that she had a standing date with Alex every day. He inspired that kind of response. And he was also an inspiration to so many when he as diagnosed - such courage and determination.

Other game show hosts should - but probably won't - follow his example.

[soothsayer]

5. What is "America mourns" for 2020

[mr_lebowski]

6. That is a huge bummer ...

Pass Gently Mr. Trebek, and thanks for all the wonderful entertainment all these years

[Chemisse]

7. RIP. We will miss him. n/t

[SaveOurDemocracy]

8. Sad news. RIP Alex, thanks for the many years of pleasure hosting an intelligent gameshow!.

[Rorey]

13. The best one ever NT

[mountain grammy]

50. Yes he did it very well

[BusyBeingBest]

9. Aww. Sad to hear it.

[LakeArenal]

10. What a fighter. Travel well old chum.

[Sneederbunk]

11. Many Thanks for $1000, Alex.

[Rorey]

12. So sad

I will truly miss him. I have been a faithful viewer (and couch contestant) for decades.

[Beartracks]

14. ...

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[CTyankee]

15. We always plan dinner on weeknights to happen before Jeopardy comes on...

M-F is our ritual. The NYT publishes the Final Jeopardy query M-F. Hubby is a bad sport and bans any discussion of the FJ at dinner. So if I know it, I have to gloat silently...

He always looks so great that we forgot he is terminally ill...

[niyad]

16. Requiescat in pace, brave soul.

[birdographer]

17. He fought a good fight

Brave and cheerful somehow through the whole thing. He was likely in pain much of the time, he's free of that now. Very sad to read this.

[Delphinus]

18. I think so too.

Gentle journeys.

[maddogesq]

19. The gut punch that is 2020 continues.

His legacy, hopefully, will be that Jeopardy makes America think
again.

[AllaN01Bear]

20. yet another silent key.

[Kali]

21. awww

[True Dough]

22. He fought the good fight

RIP, Mr. Trebek.

[BumRushDaShow]

23. He knew the odds but he kept fighting and it's so sad when the time comes.

R.I.P.

[NurseJackie]

24. "What is something that makes me very sad right now?"

Rest in peace.

We get this streaming channel called "Buzzer" and occasionally I'll see Alex Trebek when he was the host of "Concentration". I always chuckle at the prizes that were being awarded... it's a fashion and technology time capsule that's fun to peek into.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

61. In the DC aream Buzzr is on channel 5.2.

https://nocable.org/tv-listings/zip/20500-washington-dc

We get Jeopardy! six nights a week. I think it's "taped" a month ahead of time. He looked well the last time I saw him, so the end must have come quickly.

[SWBTATTReg]

25. I will pick "a true gentleman and a man none of us will ever forget" Alex, for $1000!

A real shame ... such a tragic loss of a true legend indeed. RIP.

[tonekat]

26. I'm saddened to learn this news

Thank you Mr. Trebek, you kept my mind exercised all these years. Your passion for the good in life was evident. R.I.P.

[PlanetBev]

27. My best friend died of pancreatic cancer seven weeks ago

I dreamt about her last night and woke up crying.

Her cancer did not actually metastasize, but she seemed to go downhill after 11 months of chemo and radiation. She started having mini strokes and they determined that the lesions hadn’t really shrunk that much. She passed away three weeks later.

I am sad because she was originally from Philly and would have loved to have watched her birth place bring it home.

Pancreatic cancer is just terrible.

[Ohiogal]

28. Wow, I can hardly believe it

Just finished reading his book a few weeks ago!

I’m a big fan. Rest In Peace, Alex.

[Sophiegirl]

29. 2020 sucks

Another American icon lost.

[marble falls]

30. A kind and gentle person. He'll be missed.

[srose58089]

31. RIP Alex

Jeopardy was by far my favorite game show. Like so many folks I watched Jeopardy since it debuted in 1984. Alex made America smarter and better. This link from Vanity Fair goes into more detail:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/11/alex-trebek-television-mainstay-for-decades-has-died-at-age-80

quoting from the article:

In The Hollywood Reporter interview, he reflected on Jeopardy!’s legacy: “Appreciation for the learning process. An appreciation for curiosity, wanting to know more. That's very important. We keep hearing about the problems with our education system in the United States, how we do not measure up to kids in other lands. Well, we can overcome that very quickly in all subjects if the children are encouraged to use their imaginations and their sense of curiosity and probe into different areas.”

[jb5150]

32. I loved that show ....

rest in peace Alex.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

33. My son said, "Just 1 more reason 2020 sucks." Then he added, "except for the election win."

[mikeargo]

34. RIP, Alex

Unless I had a meeting or a dinner date, I never missed an episode at 7:30 every night.

[True Dough]

35. I'll leave this here...

Link to tweet

[StevieM]

36. RIP Alex. (eom)

[Botany]

37. I'll take, Thank you Alex for $1,000 please

n/t

[kacekwl]

38. So sad, I try to watch him everyday.

[Pepsidog]

39. Brave man to continue and endure while fighting cancer.

[StarryNite]

40. RIP Alex

[Backseat Driver]

41. RIP Alex - We will miss your! /eom

[BobTheSubgenius]

42. Nothing but class, all the way.

Although he made his career and found fame in the US, Canada is proud of a native son made good, except "good" is "great" when referring to Alex Trebek.

[Dem2theMax]

43. Rest in peace Alex.

Damned cancer.

[sinkingfeeling]

44. Jeopardy will never be the same. R.I.P.

[3catwoman3]

45. The epitome of grace and class.

He leaves big shoes to fill.

[JohnnyRingo]

48. Ken Jennings

Trebeck said as much a couple weeks ago saying that we'll be seeing much more of him.

[Mad_Dem_X]

46. My husband and I watch Jeopardy every night

Alex was class and dignity personified. May he rest in peace.

[JohnnyRingo]

47. Nooo! He hung in there until the last day.

Cue up Ken Jennings. The show must go on.
Alex hinted last week that we'll be seeing more of him in the near future.

[Staph]

49. I am heartbroken.

I was on the show, back in 2019. Alex Trebek is every bit as nice a person in person as he seems to be on television. I've been exchanging messages with some other Jeopardy vets. We are all hurting today. It's like losing a family member.

[TwilightZone]

71. Very nice that you were on! :)

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It is a difficult loss. He's as much a TV icon as anyone.

[murielm99]

74. My daughter was on the show in 2013.

We were privileged to be a part of the audience and learn more about the show.

I am glad you met this icon and classy gentleman.

[Ishoutandscream2]

51. Knew this was eventually coming

But damn you, 2020!

[SergeStorms]

52. What is....

Rest in peace, Alex?

[DarthDem]

53. Loved the Man. RIP.

He helped comfort us during the pandemic as we rediscovered Jeopardy.

RIP, Alex. Thanks for being a 100% class act and helping others with your dignity and courage. We'll miss you.

[iluvtennis]

54. Rest in Peace Alex Trebek - I learned so much from watching Jeopardy.

[Fla Dem]

55. RIP Alex. You fought the good fight.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

56. ...

[OnlinePoker]

57. This one hurts.

The man was a class act all the way.

[murielm99]

58. This year could not get any worse. Please!

[andym]

59. Art Fleming the first host of Jeopardy (1964-75, 78-79) also died of pancreatic cancer

He was also a kind and gentle person like Alex Trebek, may they both RIP.

[Raine]

66. I remember watching him when I would be home sick from school

on Jeopardy, I always liked him too.

[Talitha]

60. ...

[Ohiya]

62. I'll take , Rest in Peace, for Infinity, Alex

[totodeinhere]

63. I'm sorry and also surprised.

i knew that his long term prognosis was grim, but I thought I had heard that he had responded well to treatment and he was getting better. May he rest in peace.

[CTyankee]

64. he wouldn't let a couple of contestants off the hook last week. they both got the answer right but

neither one put it in the form of a question. He ruled them as wrong answers.

thems the rules, fellas!

[Raine]

65. Very very sad news

R-I-P Alex

[Liberty Belle]

67. The answer is "What made 2020 even worse."

A sad ending to a tragic year after a COVID pandemic and a divisive political battle.

[keithbvadu2]

68. Different commercials for Jeopardy vs Wheel of Fortune.

Different commercials for Jeopardy vs Wheel of Fortune.

Several years back, there was an article about the commercials for the two shows.

The caliber of commercials was quite different because they are basically two different audiences.

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Did'ja ever notice that you are much smarter sitting on the couch yelling out the answers than you would be onstage with the button at your hand?

[area51]

70. Damn.

[tclambert]

72. Category: He said this. Clue: Peter on Nov. 8, 2020.

Correct response: What is "Welcome home, Alex."

[Blue Owl]

73. RIP