Alex Trebek says he needs 30 seconds for exit on final ‘Jeopardy’
5 years ago

Alex Trebek says he needs 30 seconds for exit on final ‘Jeopardy’

LA Times  

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he’s already rehearsed what he’s going to say to the audience on his final show, whenever that may be. Trebek, host of the popular game show since 1984, announced in March that he’d been diagnosed with stage-4 pancreatic cancer but will continue his job while still able. In an interview on ABC broadcast in prime time Thursday night, Trebek said he’ll ask the director to leave him 30 seconds at the end of his last taping. Trebek and his wife, Jean, sat for the interview to promote a special tournament featuring three of the show’s best and best-known contestants: Brad Rutter, Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer.

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Alex Trebek’s widow starts pancreatic cancer research fund: ‘Alex knew knowledge equaled power’
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex Trebek’s widow starts pancreatic cancer research fund: ‘Alex knew knowledge equaled power’

LA Times  

Alex Trebek at the Daytime Emmy Awards in May 2019, weeks after revealing he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The Alex Trebek Fund launched Wednesday to support research into pancreatic cancer, the type of cancer the longtime “Jeopardy” host died from in 2020. for Cancer Research and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Phillip A. Obituaries Alex Trebek, ‘Jeopardy!’ host …

'Jeopardy!' Pays Nostalgic Tribute To Alex Trebek As His Final Episode Airs
3 years, 11 months ago

'Jeopardy!' Pays Nostalgic Tribute To Alex Trebek As His Final Episode Airs

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Jeopardy!” honored its legendary, longtime host Alex Trebek ahead of the broadcast of his final episode on Friday. Always our Inspiration.” Check out the video here: Trebek filmed his last show in October while still receiving treatment for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The new season of “Jeopardy!” will begin Monday with show record-holder Ken Jennings as the …

Bidding a final, poignant adieu to "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek amidst our nation's chaos
4 years ago

Bidding a final, poignant adieu to "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek amidst our nation's chaos

Salon  

In normal times and in those falling into the category of the new normal, these would be the dualistic terms by which we'd define this week. As for which show and when that would happen, Trebek genuinely couldn't say, explaining that he decided a long time ago that he'd make that call "on a whim, on that particular day." Because …

The race is on to succeed ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek
4 years ago

The race is on to succeed ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek

LA Times  

If “possessor of a TV dream job” were a final “Jeopardy!” answer, the question would be: “Who gets to succeed Alex Trebek as host?’ The legions of fans for the popular game show will soon get a clearer picture of who that is in the coming months. “Jeopardy!” Executive Producer Mike Richards, seen attending the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards CBS …

Alex Trebek's COVID-19 Plea In Near-Final 'Jeopardy!' Episode Is Incredible
4 years ago

Alex Trebek's COVID-19 Plea In Near-Final 'Jeopardy!' Episode Is Incredible

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek passionately told viewers how to get through the COVID-19 pandemic in one of the last episodes recorded before his death. “I’d like you to open up your hands and open up your heart to those who are still suffering because of COVID-19, people who are suffering through no fault of their own,” the …

‘Do not cancel,’ Alex Trebek said before his final ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes. ‘I will be there’
4 years ago

‘Do not cancel,’ Alex Trebek said before his final ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes. ‘I will be there’

LA Times  

Late TV legend Alex Trebek was hospitalized shortly before filming his final episodes of “Jeopardy!,” but despite his executive producer’s protests, the host was on the job days before he died of pancreatic cancer. “I think a normal person would have said, ‘I’m not gonna show up’ a year and a half before those final episodes,” Richards said. He made …

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was a ‘warrior’ during final days on show, says executive producer
4 years ago

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was a ‘warrior’ during final days on show, says executive producer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. host Alex Trebek was a “warrior” during his final …

Long time host of game show 'Jeopardy!' Alex Trebek dies at 80
4 years, 2 months ago

Long time host of game show 'Jeopardy!' Alex Trebek dies at 80

India TV News  

Long-time host of popular American game show 'Jeopardy!' Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 on Sunday morning, over a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the show confirmed. "Just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer," Trebek said. Despite his condition, he continued to …

Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
4 years, 2 months ago

Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. Trebek, who announced in 2019 that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, died at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said. It had yet to bring …

Alex Trebek: Jeopardy! host discusses ‘great pain’ and ‘great depression’ one year after cancer diagnosis
4 years, 10 months ago

Alex Trebek: Jeopardy! host discusses ‘great pain’ and ‘great depression’ one year after cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. host Alex Trebek gave a moving update about his …

Alex Trebek has ‘some regrets’ about sharing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis
5 years, 3 months ago

Alex Trebek has ‘some regrets’ about sharing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis

LA Times  

After hosting “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years, Alex Trebek is no stranger to the spotlight. “To be the inspiration for a lot of other people makes me feel good, but it does place a responsibility on me that I feel I’m not deserving of.” During the conversation, Trebek discussed his mental and emotional state following an unexpected setback in …

Alex Trebek has big cancer setback and resumes chemotherapy
5 years, 3 months ago

Alex Trebek has big cancer setback and resumes chemotherapy

LA Times  

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek is back on chemo after a setback in his fight against pancreatic cancer. Alex Trebek has had an unexpected setback in his pancreatic cancer treatment that will require him to undergo another round of chemo, the “Jeopardy” host said in an interview that aired Tuesday. “I was doing so well and my numbers went down to …

Alex Trebek announces return to Jeopardy! after pancreatic cancer treatment
5 years, 4 months ago

Alex Trebek announces return to Jeopardy! after pancreatic cancer treatment

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m on the mend and that’s all I can hope for right now.” Trebek announced …

Alex Trebek announces ‘Jeopardy!’ comeback now that chemo is done
5 years, 4 months ago

Alex Trebek announces ‘Jeopardy!’ comeback now that chemo is done

LA Times  

Alex Trebek is done with pancreatic-cancer treatment and back at work on the “Jeopardy!” set, he announced Thursday in a video on social media. “I’m on the mend, and that’s all I can hope for right now.” The video shows Trebek taking some questions from the studio audience and being serenaded for his birthday, which was July 22. Let me …

Alex Trebek’s pancreatic-cancer tumors shrinking at ‘mind-boggling’ pace
5 years, 7 months ago

Alex Trebek’s pancreatic-cancer tumors shrinking at ‘mind-boggling’ pace

LA Times  

While pro gambler James Holzhauer rolls on well past $2 million in winnings on “Jeopardy,” host Alex Trebek has some winning news of his own: His Stage 4 pancreatic cancer is responding well to treatment. “The doctors said they hadn’t seen this kind of positive result in their memory… some of the tumors have already shrunk by more than 50 …

Alex Trebek says he’s in ‘near remission’ with his cancer
5 years, 7 months ago

Alex Trebek says he’s in ‘near remission’ with his cancer

CNN  

CNN — Alex Trebek has shared a hopeful health update. The “Jeopardy!” host – who announced in March that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer – told People magazine he’s responding well to treatment. “It’s kind of mind-boggling,” Trebek said in the magazine’s new cover story. “The doctors said they hadn’t seen this kind of positive result …

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