B次元官网网址楯eopardy!B次元官网网址� 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.
B次元官网网址� Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy)
Condolences poured out across Twitter shortly after the news of TrebekB次元官网网址檚 death broke from B次元官网网址楯eopardy!B次元官网网址� 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.
B次元官网网址� Austin Tyler Rogers (@austintylerro)
I was obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio. IB次元官网网址檝e loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. What an iconic career. RIP Alex Trebek.
B次元官网网址� 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.
B次元官网网址� Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds)
Alex's impact is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing, Burt!
B次元官网网址� Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy)
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