‘Jeopardy’ Host Alex Trebek Has Died

Alex Trebek
photo from Jeopardy

Alex Trebek, host of ‘Jeopardy’, has died.

The multi-decade host of the game show was 80-years-old.

Via Twitter, ‘Jeopardy’ show shared the news, “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.”

Back in March 2019, Trebek announced via a video he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

‘Jeopardy’ stated in a release episodes hosted by Alex will air through December 25, 2020 (his last day in the studio was October 29). The show is not announcing plans for a new host at this time

He hosted more than 8,200 JEOPARDY! episodes over the course of nearly 37 seasons, setting a Guinness World Record for hosting the most episodes of a single game show. Alex won the Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Game Show Host seven times and was honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He received the Order of Canada honor from his native land in 2017.

Alex is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean, and children Matthew, Emily, and Nicky. The family has announced no plans for a service, but gifts in Alex’s memory could go to World Vision.