Carmel Dagan Staff WriterAlex Trebek, the beloved host of gameshow “Jeopardy!” since its 1984 debut in syndication, has died of pancreatic cancer.
He was 80.The official “Jeopardy!” Twitter account announced the news on Sunday morning, writing: “‘Jeopardy!’ is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends.”Jeopardy!
is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.
pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020Trebek revealed in March 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Stage Four pancreatic cancer.
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