Jeopardy! shares an emotional Thanksgiving message from the late host Alex Trebek weeks after his death
JEOPARDY! shared an emotional Thanksgiving message from the late host Alex Trebek weeks after his death. The iconic television host passed away at 80 years old following his battle with pancreatic cancer. In the emotional video, the late Alex said: “You know, in spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing […]
JEOPARDY! shared an emotional Thanksgiving message from the late host Alex Trebek weeks after his death.
The iconic television host passed away at 80 years old following his battle with pancreatic cancer.
In the emotional video, the late Alex said: “You know, in spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now, there are many reasons to be thankful.”
He added: “There are more people extending helpful hands to do a kindness to their neighbor, and that’s a good thing.
“Keep the faith, we’re gonna get through all of this and we will be a better society because of it.”
Alex passed away on November 8th following his battle with pancreatic cancer just two months after returning to Jeopardy!.
The iconic TV personality had been behind the game show’s podium since 1984.
The show’s official Twitter confirmed 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.”
Following his death, his beloved wife, Jean, shared an emotional message to all the fans and fellow celebrities who sent love and positive messages her way.
Jean, 56, shared a sweet black and white photo of her and Alex from their wedding in 1990 on Instagram on Wednesday.
The widow – who has two grown-up children with Alex – wrote: “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity.
“Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much.”
She signed off: “Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek.”
In March 2019, the TV icon was notified he had Stage IV pancreatic cancer with a tumor that spread to the soft lining of his stomach when he went in for a CT scan at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.
While Alex had fought hard, prior to a round of chemotherapy, he told the New York Times that if it wasn’t successful, he was prepared to stop treatment.
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He explained at the time: “There comes a time where you have to make a decision as to whether you want to continue with such a low quality of life, or whether you want to just ease yourself into the next level. It doesn’t bother me in the least.”
It was recently announced that Ken Jennings will be guest hosting the show.