Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning
Source: Twitter
"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
(6,125 posts)Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)Auggie
(31,060 posts)took over hosting Jeopardy and made it his own.
soldierant
(6,647 posts)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
(38,601 posts)mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)Pass Gently Mr. Trebek, and thanks for all the wonderful entertainment all these years
Chemisse
(30,793 posts)SaveOurDemocracy
(4,397 posts)Rorey
(8,445 posts)mountain grammy
(26,568 posts)BusyBeingBest
(8,049 posts)LakeArenal
(28,713 posts)Sneederbunk
(14,207 posts)Rorey
(8,445 posts)I will truly miss him. I have been a faithful viewer (and couch contestant) for decades.
Beartracks
(12,761 posts)==============
CTyankee
(63,768 posts)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
(112,426 posts)birdographer
(1,213 posts)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
(11,808 posts)Gentle journeys.
maddogesq
(1,245 posts)His legacy, hopefully, will be that Jeopardy makes America think
again.
AllaN01Bear
(17,348 posts)Kali
(54,990 posts)True Dough
(17,090 posts)RIP, Mr. Trebek.
BumRushDaShow
(127,271 posts)R.I.P.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)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
(56,885 posts)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
(21,856 posts)A real shame ... such a tragic loss of a true legend indeed. RIP.
tonekat
(1,805 posts)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
(4,098 posts)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 hadnt 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
(31,657 posts)Just finished reading his book a few weeks ago!
Im a big fan. Rest In Peace, Alex.
Sophiegirl
(2,338 posts)Another American icon lost.
marble falls
(56,358 posts)srose58089
(214 posts)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
(1,177 posts)rest in peace Alex.
SaveOurDemocracy
(4,397 posts)mikeargo
(675 posts)Unless I had a meeting or a dinner date, I never missed an episode at 7:30 every night.
True Dough
(17,090 posts)StevieM
(10,499 posts)Botany
(70,282 posts)n/t
kacekwl
(6,993 posts)Pepsidog
(6,252 posts)StarryNite
(9,363 posts)Backseat Driver
(4,333 posts)BobTheSubgenius
(11,535 posts)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
(9,594 posts)Damned cancer.
sinkingfeeling
(51,274 posts)3catwoman3
(23,812 posts)He leaves big shoes to fill.
JohnnyRingo
(18,581 posts)Trebeck said as much a couple weeks ago saying that we'll be seeing much more of him.
Mad_Dem_X
(9,522 posts)Alex was class and dignity personified. May he rest in peace.
JohnnyRingo
(18,581 posts)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
(6,245 posts)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
(25,342 posts)Last edited Mon Nov 9, 2020, 12:40 AM - Edit history (1)
It is a difficult loss. He's as much a TV icon as anyone.
murielm99
(30,655 posts)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
(6,646 posts)But damn you, 2020!
SergeStorms
(18,882 posts)Rest in peace, Alex?
DarthDem
(5,253 posts)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
(19,756 posts)Fla Dem
(23,344 posts)N_E_1 for Tennis
(9,593 posts)OnlinePoker
(5,702 posts)The man was a class act all the way.
murielm99
(30,655 posts)andym
(5,441 posts)He was also a kind and gentle person like Alex Trebek, may they both RIP.
Raine
(30,540 posts)on Jeopardy, I always liked him too.
Talitha
(6,476 posts)Ohiya
(2,208 posts)totodeinhere
(13,034 posts)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
(63,768 posts)neither one put it in the form of a question. He ruled them as wrong answers.
thems the rules, fellas!
Raine
(30,540 posts)R-I-P Alex
Liberty Belle
(9,528 posts)A sad ending to a tragic year after a COVID pandemic and a divisive political battle.
keithbvadu2
(36,360 posts)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
(11,868 posts)tclambert
(11,080 posts)Correct response: What is "Welcome home, Alex."