Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80

Late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was left off the nominees list for the 2021 Grammy Awards, despite his memoir Alex Trebek–The Answer Is…receiving a nod for the ceremony’s Best Spoken World Album award. Instead of Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8, Ken Jennings received the nomination for Trebek’s memoir.

Jeopardy host Alex Trebek‘s legacy lives on. The Jeopardy host, who sadly died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 80 earlier in November, donated 62 acres of land in the Hollywood Hills to the city of Los Angeles years ago in 1998, People magazine reported.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerA Facebook post by a veteran Milwaukee newscaster in which he voiced the wish that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had died instead of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has led to his suspension.Ted Perry, the longtime anchor of the evening news on Fox6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was ousted after joking on his personal Facebook page that “2020 takes Alex Trebek but leaves Mitch McConnell? Just end already.”The comment sparked outrage and was deleted by Perry, but

died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday at 80 years old, hosted “Jeopardy!” for 36 years.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are looking back on the life and legacy of Alex Trebek, who died on Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the co-hosts about what they'll remember most about the beloved host as well as the impact he had on their lives. «I played with him every night, so for me I was just a fan,» Ripa said of watching the game show.

Alex Trebek, the lauded and longtime host of Jeopardy! passed away at the age of 80, after battling pancreatic cancer. The official Jeopardy! Twitter account confirmed the sad news on the morning of Sunday, November 8, writing: “‘Jeopardy!’ is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends.

Jackie Fuchs It was November 6, 2018. I’d just won my third game of “Jeopardy!” and if you’d been playing the Alex Trebek drinking game, you’d have taken another sip of Chardonnay, Alex’s favorite drink.“Yeah, enjoy the moment,” Alex said.I was enjoying the moment, though I took the comment as a simple throwaway.

Alex Trebek, the polished host ofJeopardy!who for nearly four decades was the man with the answers — all in the form of a question, of course — has died. He was 80.

Jeopardy, has died at the age of 80. Trebek hosted the iconic trivia show for 36 years, since its current syndicated version premiered in 1984, and was contracted to continue hosting through 2022 at the time of his death.

The world is a little sadder today.

Don McLean is remembering a poignant moment he shared with the late Alex Trebek.

Alex Trebek's life and legacy will be celebrated with a one-hour special on Sunday night. will be hosted by ABC News’ Chris Connelly. Trebek, who was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, died at his home early Sunday morning, surrounded by family and friends.

Tributes have been flooding in for Alex Trebek, the much-loved US quiz show host who has died aged 80 following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.The Canadian-born presenter passed away surrounded by friends and family at his California home, a spokesperson said.Among those to offer their condolences was Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, who said "we have lost an icon"."Almost every night for more than three decades, Alex Trebek entertained and educated millions around the world, instilling in

Even though we all knew it was coming at some point, that doesn’t make Alex Trebek‘s sudden death on Sunday any easier to deal with and process.

LOS ANGELES -- Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!" host became an inspiration and solace to Americans who otherwise are at odds with each other.He looked and sounded the part of a senior statesman, impeccably suited and groomed and with an authoritative voice any politician would crave.

Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends," the show's Instagram account shared. "Thank you, Alex."After , he gave a video message to fans, vowing to “fight” the disease and continue working on the game show, which he hosted for more than 30 years.

Alex Trebekdied on Sunday at the age of 80 following a lengthy battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. But on Thursday night, he appeared in a pre-taped episode of Trebek and the evening's champion, Burt Thakur, shared an emotional moment following Thakur's win when Trebek asked the contestant if he had family cheering him on back home. «You know, here's a true story.

public battle with pancreatic cancer, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has died. He was 80 years old.

Jeopardy! for as long as he could. "Now normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging," he said in March 2019.

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has sadly lost his fight against stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He passed away on November 8, 2020 at 80 years old.