香蕉视频直播楯eopardy!香蕉视频直播� host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Trebek had been fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the time of his death. He first announced his diagnosis on March 6, 2019.
According to Jeopardy!, which the Canadian-born Trebek had hosted since 1984, the host died peacefully at his home on Sunday morning (Nov. 8), surrounded by family and friends.
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Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.
香蕉视频直播� Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy)
Condolences poured out across Twitter shortly after the news of Trebek香蕉视频直播檚 death broke from 香蕉视频直播楯eopardy!香蕉视频直播� contestants, friends and fans alike.
Alex Trebek was in our homes for decades and as such, became our family, and he knew we welcomed him into our homes daily and it meant the world to him. Today, celebrate him and keep his family and those that he touched so deeply in your thoughts. North America lost a great man.
香蕉视频直播� Austin Tyler Rogers (@austintylerro)
I was obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio. I香蕉视频直播檝e loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. What an iconic career. RIP Alex Trebek.
香蕉视频直播� John Legend (@johnlegend)
Alex Trebek was kind enough to film a cameo for our film Free Guy last year despite his battle. He was gracious and funny. In addition to being curious, stalwart, generous, reassuring and of course, Canadian. We love you, Alex. And always will.
香蕉视频直播� Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds)
Alex's impact is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing, Burt!
香蕉视频直播� Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy)
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