Emotional ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Reveals He Learned English By Watching Alex Trebek On TV

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.

One of the greatest Jeopardy! players ever will take over as the game show's host, at least for a short time, after the sad demise of former host Alex Trebek. Ken Jennings will be the interim host of the syndicated series when it resumes production November 30.

Jeopardy following the death of iconic TV host Alex Trebek. Jennings is a well-known staple on the show.

Alex Trebek’s passing.Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that Jennings, 46, will be the first in the series of guest hosts, according to the Wrap, when the show resumes production on Nov. 30.“Alex believed in the importance of ‘Jeopardy!’ and always said that he wanted the show to go on after him,” “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards said in a statement.

Details about Alex Trebek‘s final resting place have been revealed.

Alex Trebek has been cremated following the late Jeopardy! host’s death on November 8.The game show host’s wife, Jean Trebek, requested for him to be cremated and his ashes are kept in their Studio City, California, home, according to the death certificate obtained by The Blast.Alex died at the age of 80 on November 8 at home after battling pancreatic cancer for 20 months.“This is an enormous loss for the Jeopardy! staff, crew and all of Alex’s millions of fans,” the game show’s executive

his death following a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek is spreading awareness of what he described as a «terrible, terrible disease.» The 80-year-old host died on Nov. 8.Prior to his death, he continued hosting and recording episodes of  and Thursday's installment began with a message marking World Pancreatic Cancer Day.«Before we get into today's match, a word about today,» Trebek said.

Change.org petition calling for the  host to step in following the heartbreaking death of host Alex Trebek. Trebek died last Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. «Between hosting 21 seasons of the educational playing the brainiac engineer Geordi La Forge on, and filling the roll of Kunta Kinte in the ever important mini-series, LeVar Burton has inspired and shaped the minds of several generations of trivia-loving nerds,» the Change.org petition reads.

Alex Trebek on Sunday, tributes and memories have poured in — including a supercut of potty-mouthed outtakes from promotional spots that Trebek shot for a telephone version of the game show.“No host likes shooting promos, especially for a phone version of their hit game show, but Trebek did them with good humor.

Alex Trebek’s wife, Jean Trebek, thanked fans for their support on Wednesday, days after the Jeopardy host died following a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity,” Jean captioned an Instagram photo from the couple’s wedding day.

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean Currivan Trebek, is looking back with love. The widow of the beloved TV icon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt memory of her late husband.Jean posted a romantic flashback photo from her and Alex's wedding in 1990.

Jean Currivan Trebek is thanking fans for their support at this heartbreaking time.

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean Currivan Trebek, is looking back with love. The widow of the beloved TV icon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt memory of her late husband.Jean posted a romantic flashback photo from her and Alex's wedding in 1990.

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

wrote in a tweet about the tribute Tuesday afternoon. “He was truly in a category of his own.”The marathon will kick off at 9 a.m.

Alex Trebek’s hometown of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, is hoping to memorialize the late Jeopardy star. For the unversed, it was confirmed on Sunday that Trebek died at age 80 after a lengthy battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

On Monday night, “Jeopardy!” honoured Alex Trebek a day after he died.

Mike Richards held back tears as he paid tribute to Alex Trebek on Monday’s episode of Jeopardy!

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.

We’re still mourning the loss of Alex Trebek, but it is some solace to hear his passing was peaceful.