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TwilightZone

(25,471 posts)
71. Very nice that you were on! :)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 09:23 PM
Nov 2020

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.

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
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