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19. The gut punch that is 2020 continues.

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Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:49 PM

Nov 2020

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

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Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning [View all] TwilightZone Nov 2020 OP

How sad. Srkdqltr Nov 2020 #1

Sad Me. Nov 2020 #2

RIP Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #3

Such an iconic figure ... Auggie Nov 2020 #4

And he was so much more than just a game-show host. soldierant Nov 2020 #69

What is "America mourns" for 2020 soothsayer Nov 2020 #5

That is a huge bummer ... mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #6

RIP. We will miss him. n/t Chemisse Nov 2020 #7

Sad news. RIP Alex, thanks for the many years of pleasure hosting an intelligent gameshow!. SaveOurDemocracy Nov 2020 #8

The best one ever NT Rorey Nov 2020 #13

Yes he did it very well mountain grammy Nov 2020 #50

Aww. Sad to hear it. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #9

What a fighter. Travel well old chum. LakeArenal Nov 2020 #10

Many Thanks for $1000, Alex. Sneederbunk Nov 2020 #11

So sad Rorey Nov 2020 #12

... Beartracks Nov 2020 #14

We always plan dinner on weeknights to happen before Jeopardy comes on... CTyankee Nov 2020 #15

Requiescat in pace, brave soul. niyad Nov 2020 #16

He fought a good fight birdographer Nov 2020 #17

I think so too. Delphinus Nov 2020 #18

The gut punch that is 2020 continues. maddogesq Nov 2020 #19

yet another silent key. AllaN01Bear Nov 2020 #20

awww Kali Nov 2020 #21

He fought the good fight True Dough Nov 2020 #22

He knew the odds but he kept fighting and it's so sad when the time comes. BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #23

"What is something that makes me very sad right now?" NurseJackie Nov 2020 #24

In the DC aream Buzzr is on channel 5.2. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 #61

I will pick "a true gentleman and a man none of us will ever forget" Alex, for $1000! SWBTATTReg Nov 2020 #25

I'm saddened to learn this news tonekat Nov 2020 #26

My best friend died of pancreatic cancer seven weeks ago PlanetBev Nov 2020 #27

Wow, I can hardly believe it Ohiogal Nov 2020 #28

2020 sucks Sophiegirl Nov 2020 #29

A kind and gentle person. He'll be missed. marble falls Nov 2020 #30

RIP Alex srose58089 Nov 2020 #31

I loved that show .... jb5150 Nov 2020 #32

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

RIP, Alex mikeargo Nov 2020 #34

I'll leave this here... True Dough Nov 2020 #35

RIP Alex. (eom) StevieM Nov 2020 #36

I'll take, Thank you Alex for $1,000 please Botany Nov 2020 #37

So sad, I try to watch him everyday. kacekwl Nov 2020 #38

Brave man to continue and endure while fighting cancer. Pepsidog Nov 2020 #39

RIP Alex StarryNite Nov 2020 #40

RIP Alex - We will miss your! /eom Backseat Driver Nov 2020 #41

Nothing but class, all the way. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #42

Rest in peace Alex. Dem2theMax Nov 2020 #43

Jeopardy will never be the same. R.I.P. sinkingfeeling Nov 2020 #44

The epitome of grace and class. 3catwoman3 Nov 2020 #45

Ken Jennings JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #48

My husband and I watch Jeopardy every night Mad_Dem_X Nov 2020 #46

Nooo! He hung in there until the last day. JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #47

I am heartbroken. Staph Nov 2020 #49

Very nice that you were on! :) TwilightZone Nov 2020 #71

My daughter was on the show in 2013. murielm99 Nov 2020 #74

Knew this was eventually coming Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2020 #51

What is.... SergeStorms Nov 2020 #52

Loved the Man. RIP. DarthDem Nov 2020 #53

Rest in Peace Alex Trebek - I learned so much from watching Jeopardy. iluvtennis Nov 2020 #54

RIP Alex. You fought the good fight. Fla Dem Nov 2020 #55

... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2020 #56

This one hurts. OnlinePoker Nov 2020 #57

This year could not get any worse. Please! murielm99 Nov 2020 #58

Art Fleming the first host of Jeopardy (1964-75, 78-79) also died of pancreatic cancer andym Nov 2020 #59

I remember watching him when I would be home sick from school Raine Nov 2020 #66

... Talitha Nov 2020 #60

I'll take , Rest in Peace, for Infinity, Alex Ohiya Nov 2020 #62

I'm sorry and also surprised. totodeinhere Nov 2020 #63

he wouldn't let a couple of contestants off the hook last week. they both got the answer right but CTyankee Nov 2020 #64

Very very sad news Raine Nov 2020 #65

The answer is "What made 2020 even worse." Liberty Belle Nov 2020 #67

Different commercials for Jeopardy vs Wheel of Fortune. keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #68

Damn. area51 Nov 2020 #70

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

RIP Blue Owl Nov 2020 #73