Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' host, has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, dies Nov 2020

[passionflower]

Alex Trebek Is Still in the Game

...After some encouraging news from doctors last year, Trebek’s prognosis has worsened. If his current course of cancer treatment fails, he plans to stop treatment, he said.

“Yesterday morning my wife came to me and said, ‘How are you feeling?’ And I said, ‘I feel like I want to die.’ It was that bad,” he said. “There comes a time where you have to make a decision as to whether you want to continue with such a low quality of life, or whether you want to just ease yourself into the next level. It doesn’t bother me in the least.”...

So very very sad

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Summer Updates From Alex Trebek | J!Buzz | Jeopardy.com (Video)

I just ordered Alex's new book from Barnes & Noble. It ships July 21.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Alex Trebek expects to mark 2-year cancer survival in 2021 | Xfinity

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek says he’s responding exceptionally well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and expects to mark his two-year survival next February.

His doctor has said he’s counting on that milestone, the “Jeopardy!” host said, “so I expect to be around ‘cause he said I will be around. And I expect to be hosting the show if I am around.”

Tests evaluating his progress show “I'm on the right track,” Trebek told ABC News' “Good Morning America" in an interview that was conducted last week at his home and aired Monday. Trebek turns 80 on Wednesday...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Alex Trebek clarifies comment about stopping cancer treatment

"That quote from the book was written BEFORE my current regimen, and I was going through some bad times," the longtime "Jeopardy!" host said.

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek clarified a statement from his recent memoir in which he wrote that he would consider forgoing his cancer treatment if it stopped working.

"I feel the need to clarify my quote that if my course of cancer treatment does not continue to work, I would consider stopping treatment," Trebek said in a statement posted to official "Jeopardy!"social media accounts Wednesday. "That quote from the book was written BEFORE my current regimen, and I was going through some bad times."...

 

[watcher9]

"Jeopardy!" is returning for its 37th season, with greater social distance between Alex Trebek and the contestants, and a new role for all-time great contestant Ken Jennings.

'Jeopardy!' returns with new setup and new role for Jennings

 

[Catmommy]

In very many ways Alex has already beaten the odds which were not in his favor. This is generally a devastating diagnosis with a worse prognosis. More power and longer life to him.

 

[IceIce9]

Condolences to his family.

Alex Trebek Dead at 80 After Battling Pancreatic Cancer

 

[MaryG12]

RIP

Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Dead at 80

 

[IceIce9]

He was a legend

 

[LaborDayRN]

Rest peacefully Alex. You brought hours and hours of knowledge and entertainment to millions. You will be greatly missed.

 

[MrsWatson]

May he rest peacefully.

He brought a lot of people, me included, a lot of joy and knowledge.

He made it cool to know random stuff.

 

[Jewels53]

LOS ANGELES — Beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80.

A “Jeopardy!” spokesperson released a statement Sunday saying “Jeopardy is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends.”

The longtime Jeopardy! host had been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He first announced the news to viewers in March of 2019.

Beloved ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek dead at 80 | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports

 

[thebigcookie]

Alex Trebek Dead at 80 After Battling Pancreatic Cancer

 

[Rose in SC]

So sad to hear this although we knew it was inevitable. A great gentleman and a true icon in the industry. You will be missed, Alex!

 

[Catmommy]

Godspeed, Alex, Godspeed

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

I’m so sad to see he has passed on. He was a class act and a gentleman. RIP Alex.

 

[raja]

When my daughter was a baby I would rock her every nite watching Alex. So darn sad. He was a total class act. He will be missed.

 

[MsMarple]

I've watched Jeopardy since I was a preteen. It feels like I've lost a dear friend.

Final Jeopardy. We'll miss you Alex.

 

[watcher9]

So sad to hear this.
Godspeed indeed, Godspeed Alex Trebek!

Alec definitely fought the good fight, finished his course and kept his faith. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

 

[LaborDayRN]

Rest peacefully Alex. You brought years and years of entertainment and knowledge to millions. You'll be greatly missed.