Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek dies at 80 after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer; Gameshow confirms tragic news

Dame Judi Dench had rocky start with Geoffrey Palmer before iconic partnershipSoumitra Chatterjee, iconic Indian actor, dies of coronavirus complications aged 85Alex Trebek dead: Celebrities pay tribute after death of Jeopardy! host aged 80Speaking about the new project in October, Tracey said: ‘I am thrilled to know my father’s life, both private and public, will be brought to the big screen with this team of storytellers. ‘He and my mother May Britt took on the world, choosing love and compassion over hatred and bigotry, and I am a product of that decision.’Got A Story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting – we’d love to

Ryan Reynolds is reflecting fondly on the late Alex Trebek. The legendary "Jeopardy!" host died earlier this month after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ryan Reynolds opened up about a conversation he shared the late Alex Trebek shortly before the TV icon's death from pancreatic cancer earlier this month.The 44-year-old actor spoke Monday with Extra about the impact the chat with the Jeopardy! host left on him.'It forces you to look around a little bit and see the people and the faces that are in our lives every day and really remember not to taking them for granted,' the Deadpool star said.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen sported a special pair of custom pregame cleats for Monday Night Football this week, honouring the late “Jeopardy!” host and television icon Alex Trebek.

Alex Trebek.Thielen's cleats were custom designed white-and-gold Adidas with Trebek's likeness — and a halo above his head — painted on one shoe, and a blue adidas logo reading «trebek» on the other. Both cleats also featured a blue box designed to look like contestants' Final Jeopardy screen, with «We Will Miss You, Alex» and $19,000 wager written in white.

Ryan Reynolds has opened up about the last conversation he shared with the late Alex Trebek.

Change.org petition calling for the  host to step in following the heartbreaking death of host Alex Trebek. Trebek died last Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. «Between hosting 21 seasons of the educational playing the brainiac engineer Geordi La Forge on, and filling the roll of Kunta Kinte in the ever important mini-series, LeVar Burton has inspired and shaped the minds of several generations of trivia-loving nerds,» the Change.org petition reads.

LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek," is speaking out in response to a fan petition calling for him to replace the late Alex Trebek as the next host of "Jeopardy!"  Trebek, 80, died last week after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been the face of the popular game show for more than 30 years.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerA Facebook post by a veteran Milwaukee newscaster in which he voiced the wish that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had died instead of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has led to his suspension.Ted Perry, the longtime anchor of the evening news on Fox6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was ousted after joking on his personal Facebook page that “2020 takes Alex Trebek but leaves Mitch McConnell? Just end already.”The comment sparked outrage and was deleted by Perry, but the damage was done. He has since deleted his entire Facebook and Twitter accounts, according to a report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Alex Trebek on Sunday, tributes and memories have poured in — including a supercut of potty-mouthed outtakes from promotional spots that Trebek shot for a telephone version of the game show.“No host likes shooting promos, especially for a phone version of their hit game show, but Trebek did them with good humor. So long, Alex, and f–k ’em,” The Found Footage Festival captioned the 29-second resurfaced clip, posted Monday, of Trebek cursing a blue streak with a corded landline phone in his hand.

Rumours have been flying about who’ll be stepping into the shoes of the late, great Alex Trebek after the longtime “Jeopardy!” host passed away on Sunday at age 80.

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.

Alex Trebek wasn’t always the cool and collected host from TV.

Alex Trebek's wife has thanked fans for their support following the Jeopardy! host's death, who died last week.

Alex Trebek's widow Jean is thanking her late husband's fans for their support after his passing. The iconic "Jeopardy!" host died on Sunday at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean Currivan Trebek, is looking back with love. The widow of the beloved TV icon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt memory of her late husband.Jean posted a romantic flashback photo from her and Alex's wedding in 1990.

Jean Currivan Trebek is thanking fans for their support at this heartbreaking time.

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean Currivan Trebek, is looking back with love. The widow of the beloved TV icon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt memory of her late husband.Jean posted a romantic flashback photo from her and Alex's wedding in 1990.

More is coming to light about Alex Trebek's final months at home before his death. The "Jeopardy!"  icon died on Nov.

Steve Higgins Guest ColumnistWe always watched “Jeopardy!” in my house when I was growing up. We watched Art Fleming do it when Don Pardo was the VO.

died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday at 80 years old, hosted “Jeopardy!” for 36 years. He became a beloved figure for his steady, reassuring and sometimes biting reactions to contestants seeking to show their smarts on the most challenging game show in the nation.The new book “Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider’s Guide to ‘Jeopardy!’ ” (Twelve), by Ringer journalist Claire McNear, lays out how the Canadian host became an American icon.“Jeopardy!” was conceived by Julann Griffin, wife of Merv Griffin, who produced the trivia show, in response to a late-1950s scandal that made rigging a game show a federal crime.