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. “Your expressions have truly touched our hearts.
Thank you so very, very much,” she continued. “Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek.” The couple married in 1990 and were parents to son Matthew, 30, and daughter Emily, 27.
Trebek was previously married to Elaine Callei from 1974 to 1981. Trebek died Sunday at the age of 80. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, but Jean noticed symptoms beforehand.
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