Levar Burton 'Flattered' by Fan Petition to Have Him Succeed Alex Trebek on 'Jeopardy!'

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.

LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek," is speaking out in response to a fan petition calling for him to replace the late Alex Trebek as the next host of "Jeopardy!"  Trebek, 80, died last week after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been the face of the popular game show for more than 30 years.

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.

Rumours have been flying about who’ll be stepping into the shoes of the late, great Alex Trebek after the longtime “Jeopardy!” host passed away on Sunday at age 80.

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.

Alex Trebek on the first episode to air following the beloved star’s death. Trebek died on Sunday following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

died Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.“Over the weekend, we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek,” he said. “This is an enormous loss for our staff and crew, for his family and for his millions of fans.

died at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.After he announced his diagnosis in 2019, speculation began for who will take on the hosting gig he’s manned since 1984. However, he might truly be irreplaceable.