Ellise Shafer editorAfter the news broke on Sunday morning that longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek had died, Hollywood and former “Jeopardy!” contestants alike took to social media to honor him.According to Sony, Trebek died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by family and friends.
He taped “Jeopardy!” up until Oct. 29, meaning that episodes Trebek hosted will continue to air through Dec. 25 of this year.
During his 36 years as host, Trebek made an immeasurable impact on both people he met and those who watched him through a television screen.Musician John Legend honored Trebek, writing: “I was obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio.
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