RIP Alex Trebek

[Demon_Skeith]

Legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80 after fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the game show announced Sunday.

“Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex,” the show’s official Twitter account posted.

Trebek for decades had been the foundation of “Jeopardy!,” one of the most popular game shows in television history. He was known for his wit and fast-paced delivery, and won the Guinness World Record in 2014 for “the most episodes ever hosted by the same presenter.” He was under contract to host the trivia show through 2022 and said he planned to see it through despite his cancer.

Sony Pictures Television, which produces the show, said his last day in the studio was Oct. 29. New episodes hosted by Trebek will air through Dec. 25.

“The show is not announcing plans for a new host at this time,” the company said in a statement Sunday.

 

[Revolved101]

I saw the news an hour ago or so its really sad RIP Alex Trebek

 

[Dark Young Link]

This is terrible news. I hate the thought of them replacing him.

 

[froggyboy604]

RIP to Alex Trebek. This is very sad news. I remember enjoying watching Jeopardy when I was younger.

 

[Pyrexian]

Rest in peace Mr. Trebek and condolences to his family.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

This is terrible news. I hate the thought of them replacing him.

Actually I hope they get ken jennings to replace him, would be perfect.

 

[Dark Young Link]

Actually I hope they get ken jennings to replace him, would be perfect.

Yeah. I heard some guy, I legit forgot his name I never heard of him before a few days ago, was after his job. I tried looking him up, but I just can't remember his name. So I doubt it'll be him and I'll never hear about him again.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Yeah. I heard some guy, I legit forgot his name I never heard of him before a few days ago, was after his job. I tried looking him up, but I just can't remember his name. So I doubt it'll be him and I'll never hear about him again.

Ken Jennings is the longest running contestant on Jeopardy some years ago and recently was signed up to become apart of the show's producer staff. So yeah, you'll be hearing more about him.

 

[Lleyn]

Having to fight cancer at that age (or any age really) sounds awful. Its great that he was able to pass peacefully and was (hopefully) able to say his goodbyes.

 

[Revolved101]

Actually I hope they get ken jennings to replace him, would be perfect.

Stop It: The Only Person Worthy of Replacing Alex Trebek Is Ken Jennings

Don’t be fooled into believing anyone else.

www.vulture.com

 

[Dark Young Link]

Ken Jennings is the longest running contestant on Jeopardy some years ago and recently was signed up to become apart of the show's producer staff. So yeah, you'll be hearing more about him.

Yeah, but Ken wasn't the guy I was talking about. I know him and I agree that he should The dude I'm talking about had some weird name. It was trending on Twitter the other night. I'll try give it another shot to see if I can find out who it was.

Edit: I found it. His name is George Stephanopoulos.

George Stephanopoulos eyes late Alex Trebek’s ‘Jeopardy!’ host gig

A day after news of longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek’s death, there’s already talk of his replacement.

nypost.com

And this is the article I saw saying it.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

my bad on that, which yeah, what a nobuddy.

Anyways, I feel like Wheel of fortune and this show is the only ones left who resepect themselves anymore. Family Fued went in a strange direction.