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Trebek is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean Currivan, and their two children, Emily and Matthew.
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The last episode of “Jeopardy!” hosted by late game-show legend Alex Trebek will air on Christmas Day, but the million-dollar question of who will replace him remains unanswered.
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The G.O.A.T. is taking on a greater role. “Jeopardy!” champ Ken Jennings, 46, has been brought on as a consulting producer for the long-running quiz show, leading some fans to speculate he’s preparing to take over as host for an ailing Alex Trebek, 80. Jennings, who recently defeated the show’s all-time best contestants, will present …
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Alex Trebek’s wife suspected something might have been wrong prior to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. During a 2018 family trip to Israel, Jean Trebek asked the “Jeopardy!” host if he was feeling OK after she noticed his complexion was paler than usual. Alex, 80, said his stomach was hurting but he chalked it up to …
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EXCLUSIVE: Two of America’s longest-running gameshows, “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” are heading back to the studio. Both shows were hit by the COVID-19 production shutdown but Deadline understands that both syndicated shows, which come from Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Distribution, are set to start filming this week and next. There will, however, …
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Alex Trebek’s memoir came out Tuesday, but the “Jeopardy!” host already has an update about his health. In “The Answer Is … Reflections on My Life,” the 80-year-old host, who is currently battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, wrote that he would stop treatment if it wasn’t working. “I’m going to stick with this current protocol, …
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Alex Trebek, iconic TV personality and game-show host, concludes his eighth decade on Wednesday. Known for his wit and ability to crack a joke, Trebek began his hosting career as a young man in the 1960s in Canada before moving to US shows like “High Rollers” and “Double Dare” in the ’70s. But the Canadian …
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“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has chosen his unlikely successor: Betty White. Last year, the 79-year-old game show host made the somber announcement that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Although he has voiced no official retirement plans in the midst of his health battle, he’s joked that in the event that he does …
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Alex Trebek says if his latest round of chemotherapy isn’t successful, he will stop treatment. In his up-and-down battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host is struggling with side effects of the chemo, including pain that keeps him awake at night. “Yesterday morning my wife came to me and said, ‘How are …
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Fans of “Jeopardy!” can breathe a sigh of relief today. Alex Trebek released a video announcement today with an update on his fight against Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The beloved game show host, who made his illness public over a year ago, said he’s also looking forward to his upcoming book launch. “I’m doing well. …
Trebek is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean Currivan, and their two children, Emily and Matthew.
