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    'Jeopardy!' Bids Farewell to Host Alex Trebek in Touching Final Message

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    The game show posts a tribute video to Alex, who hosted the show for 37 seasons until he passed away on November 8, 2020, with a 90-second clip compiling his moments over the years.

    Jan 9, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “Jeopardy!” has bid farewell to Alex Trebek. In honor of the late host who fronted the show for 37 seasons until he passed away from cancer two months earlier, the game show shared a touching final message for him.
    On Friday, January 8, the game show let out a compilation video highlighting Alex’s moments over the years via Twitter and YouTube. With Peter Allen’s “Once Before I Go” playing in the background, the 90-second clip looked back at Alex’s iconic mustache as well as footage from “family visiting day” when his children, Matthew and Emily Trebek, visited him.
    There is also a montage of clips showing off Alex’s dance moves through the years despite his claims that he did not “dance.” Ending the tribute video was a message that read, “Dedicated to Alex Trebek. Forever in our hearts. Always our inspiration.” The accompanying message on each social media post also read, “Simply the best. Thank you, Alex.”
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    Alex passed away on November 8, 2020 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Days prior to his death, the late host managed to tape a number of his final episodes for the game show. His last one aired on Friday, but it was in the Monday, January 4 episode that he shared a powerful message about togetherness and giving.
    “You’ll recall that about a month ago, I asked all of you to take a moment to give thanks for all of the blessings that you enjoy in your lives,” Alex pointed out. “Now, today, a different kind of message. This is the season of giving. I know you want to be generous with your family, your friends, your loved ones.”
    “But today, I’d like you to go one step further. I’d like you to open up your hands and open up your hearts to those who are still suffering because of COVID-19. People who are suffering through no fault of their own,” he went on. “We’re trying to build a gentler, kinder society, and if we all pitch in – just a little bit – we’re gonna get there.”
    In the wake of his passing, “Jeopardy!” resumed its production with guest hosts. On November 23, the game show declared on Instagram, “We will resume production on 11/30 with a series of interim guest hosts from the ‘Jeopardy!’ family – starting with Ken Jennings. Additional guest hosts to be announced.”
    While Ken will serve as the first guest host, Los Angeles Times reported a few days ago that Katie Couric has also been signed to host the game show for one week. However, she and Sony Pictures Television have yet to confirm the report.

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      'Jeopardy!' Boss Calls Alex Trebek 'Absolute Warrior' for Filming His Final Episodes

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      Nearly two months after the TV game show host passed away from cancer, executive producer Mike Richards reveals that his late colleague was ‘in enormous pain’ when taping what now would be his last episodes.

      Jan 5, 2021
      AceShowbiz – ‘Jeopardy!’ boss has expressed adoration at Alex Trebek’s dedication to the show during his battle with pancreatic cancer. Nearly two months after the TV game show host passed away, executive producer Mike Richards described his late colleague as an “absolute warrior” for filming his final episodes amid his illness.
      “He was an absolute warrior and what he was able to do by getting himself back to the set to tape those final episodes,” Mike said of Alex during his virtual appearance on “Today” show on Monday, January 4. “We didn’t know it was going to be his final episodes and neither did he. But it was herculean. He was in enormous pain.”
      Mike revealed to co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb that Alex made a return to the set just around one week before he died. “He was, you know, 10 days away from passing away and you will not sense any of that in these episodes. He is strong. He sounds great. He’s funny and he’s amazing,” he gushed.
      “I think a normal person would have said I’m not going to show up a year and a half before those final episodes,” he claimed. “I mean, he was getting chemotherapy once a week. So, I think there was a level of professionalism. I think he really understood the importance of the show and what it meant to people, and to make what I have always said, he made being smart cool.”

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      Mike also mentioned that Alex insisted on shooting what would now be his last episodes on the show. “The week before we taped those episodes, he was in the hospital. This man was unbelievable. He calls me and he said, ‘Mike, I’m going to be fine. I’ll be in to tape. I was able to eat Jello today,’ ” he explained.
      “I went, ‘Alex, that’s great, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be ready to host five episodes of a game show,’ which is an enormous amount of effort,” he continued recalling. “And he said, ‘Do not cancel. I will be there.’ ”
      Mike additionally divulged that Alex shared some powerful messages in one of his last episodes. “He comes out and gives this absolutely amazing speech about the tough times that we’re in and the importance of us as a country, as a community, humanity, coming together and being there for each other,” he said.

      “Usually in his monologue, he would come out, give a statement and then go to the categories,” he went on. “There’s not very many people in the studio because of COVID and we all burst into applause. You don’t see it on camera, but as he’s going to the categories, he sees us start to applaud and he kinda looks at us [like] ‘What are you guys doing?’ and we were so moved that we had to applaud.”

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      Alex Trebek Shares Uplifting Thanksgiving Message in Pre-Recorded 'Jeopardy!' Clip

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      In the video airing as part of the Thanksgiving Day episode, the late game show host urges Americans to be thankful in spite of what ‘the world is experiencing right now.’

      Nov 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Alex Trebek kept spreading words of encouragement even after his passing. The late host of “Jeopardy!”, who passed away less than three weeks ago, shared an uplifting Thanksgiving message in a pre-recorded clip for the game show.
      In the clip that aired on Thursday, November 26, the Canadian-born TV host encouraged fans to be grateful regardless of their situation. “Happy Thanksgiving ladies and gentleman. You know, in spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now, there are many reasons to be thankful,” he began his message.
      “There are more and more people extending helpful hands to do a kindness to their neighbors, and that’s a good thing,” the 80-year-old Daytime Emmy winner added. “Keep the faith. We’re going to get through all of this, and we will be a better society because of it.”
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      Alex died on November 8 at the age of 80 after a year-long battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. ” ‘Jeopardy!’ is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” a spokesperson for the popular quiz show told TMZ at that time.
      The TV personality, who had been the face of the game show since 1984, revealed that he had been diagnosed with the illness in March 2019. Months later, he announced his vow to keep up with his TV commitments for as long as possible.
      In the wake of his passing, Alex’s wife Jean Trebek shared a heartfelt tribute for her late husband with a throwback wedding picture. “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much,” she thanked fans showering her with support. “Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek.”
      As for “Jeopardy!”, the show will continue its production on Monday, November 30. Replacing Alex will be Ken Jennings who won 74 games in a row.

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      'Jeopardy!' Remembers Alex Trebek in New Episode Following His Passing

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      The beloved TV game show host is remembered in the latest episode of the Emmy-winning show, a few days after he passed away following his battle with cancer.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Jeopardy!” paid tribute to host Alex Trebek as the latest episode of the game show aired on Monday night (09Nov20).
      The beloved TV personality, who has hosted the ABC programme since its debut in 1984, passed away on Sunday (08Nov20), aged 80 – over a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
      A new episode of the show, which was pre-recorded, aired on Monday, with the show’s executive producer Mike Richards taking a moment in the beginning to say a few words in tribute to Trebek.
      “Over the weekend we lost our beloved host Alex Trebek,” he said. “This is an enormous loss for our staff and crew, for his family and for his millions of fans. He loved this show and everything it stood for. In fact, he taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago.”

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      “He will forever be an inspiration for his constant desire to learn, for his kindness and for his love of his family. On behalf of everyone here at Jeopardy! thank you for everything, Alex.”
      Richards concluded by saying the show’s trademark opening “This is Jeopardy!” after which the lights dimmed for a moment of silence.
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      It was previously revealed that Trebek’s final episode of Jeopardy! will air on Christmas Day (25Dec20).
      In the wake of Alex Trebek’s passing, condolences and prayers were pouring in for the beloved TV game show host and his family. The likes of Jamie Lee Curtis, William Shatner, Ryan Reynolds, Josh Gad, Armie Hammer, Chance the Rapper, Ryan Seacrest, John Legend, and more paid tribute on social media.

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