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RIP Alex Trebek

RosieR — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:12:38 GMT

Alex Trebek, the host of syndicated game show Jeopardy! since 1984, passed away from pancreatic cancer today. He was 80 years old.

It's a sad day. You will certainly be missed, Alex Tebek. Rest in Peace. 🌹🌹🌹

July 22, 1940 - November 8, 2020

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

dabr — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:18:33 GMT

Have to agree...really sad news, Jeopardy won't be the same without him.

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

CFPartDeux — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:57:57 GMT

@dabr wrote:
Have to agree...really sad news, Jeopardy won't be the same without him.

And from I saw on the news last night, he taped the last of his episodes of Jeopardy, just two weeks ago - a fighter to the end!!! 👍

As for that part in bold, they apparently plan on getting a new host, but it'll be pretty weird with someone else hosting it.

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

RosieR — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:31:36 GMT

@CFPartDeux wrote:
@dabr wrote:
Have to agree...really sad news, Jeopardy won't be the same without him.
And from I saw on the news last night, he taped the last of his episodes of Jeopardy, just two weeks ago - a fighter to the end!!! 👍

As for that part in bold, they apparently plan on getting a new host, but it'll be pretty weird with someone else hosting it.

I agree, Jeopardy won't be the same without Alex Trebek. For me, it would be difficult to see another Jeopardy host. I am so sad right now.

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

JLakerson — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:17:33 GMT

I grew up watching Jeopardy - definitely won't be the same...

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

dabr — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:55:02 GMT

@CFPartDeux wrote:
@dabr wrote:
Have to agree...really sad news, Jeopardy won't be the same without him.
And from I saw on the news last night, he taped the last of his episodes of Jeopardy, just two weeks ago - a fighter to the end!!! 👍

As for that part in bold, they apparently plan on getting a new host, but it'll be pretty weird with someone else hosting it.

I did read about that too, that he was taping shows until almost two weeks ago, definitely a fighter alright!

IIRC I think I've read somewhere that Ken Jennings has been considered in the past as a possible future replacement host on Jeopardy, personally I'm thinking that James Holzhauer (Jeopardy James!) might be a better fit but who knows.

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

Jb456 — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:46:39 GMT

Jeopardy will never be the same.

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

darlicious — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:03:35 GMT

A fighter to the end he did beat the odds by surviving well past year. With a five year survival rate of 1% its a very difficult diagnosis to recieve. From personal experience a sufferers of this cruel cancer can accept their fate with dignity and an appreciation for a life lived on their terms. Once the patient knows its time..........death can come thankfully very quick.

The other side has a very popular pub quiz night now......

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

Bullet77 — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:24:48 GMT

Yes it is really sad news, Jeopardy won't be the same without him.

Re: RIP Alex Trebek

AnnS — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:05:41 GMT

Sad that Alex Trebek didn’t beat his cancer. He was terrific as the host of Jeopardy.

My sympathy to his wife, family and all who loved and liked him.

So proud that he was a Canadian!