"I’m not afraid of dying," he said."I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life … if it happens, why should I be afraid of it?A native of Canada, Trebek had hosted the popular game show since it was relaunched in 1984. A fixture in living rooms, he was a staple on the small screen and, in 2014, set the Guinness record for most game show episodes hosted by the same person on the same program, eclipsing Bob Barker for his work on “The Price is Right.
Born on July 22, 1940, he hosted a variety of TV shows in the '60s in his native country before moving south and landing his first game show in the United States in 1973 with"The Wizard of Odds." As game shows remained a hot commodity in the country in the '70s, so, too, did Trebek and he would go on to star that decade in short-lived efforts like"High Rollers,""The $128,000 Question,""Pitfall" and"Battlestars.
Trebek also took on other jobs after"Jeopardy!" had established itself, hosting"Classic Concentration" from 1988 to 1991 and a short-lived stint on an updated version of"To Tell the Truth" in 1991.Even though he was known for hosting a program that tested people’s intelligence, Trebek always maintained an everyman spirit and was never above having fun, whether it was
He will truly be missed greatly RIP Alex!
R.I.P. Alex
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Canada lost one of its best!😢
RIP Alex. A sad loss
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May he rest in peace. Prayers to his loved ones. He showed us true character. He will be missed.
My heart goes out to Alex's family & friends who are mourning his loss. 🙏
He will be missed, Jeopardy will never be the same without Alex.
So sad! Alex Trebek was truly a Canadian icon!! 🇨🇦 RIP 🙏
RIP🙏🏿♥️
YOU PUT UP A GOOD FIGHT SIR, PLEASE DEAR GOD LET HIM REST IN PEACE
End of an era! He had the admiration of all the way he handled his illness and continued working. RIP
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Hugs and prayers to his family & friends, he was a wonderful, strong genuine person who brought a lot of joy and education with his show Jeopardy AlexTrebek ☹️🙏🏻
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A TV legend. He fought a tremendous battle. My condolences to his family and friends.
R.I.P
Omggggg no
Oh no! So sad
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😭 Loved this guy!
So sorry to hear this!! He was truly one of the Best!! RIP Alex Trebek... 💙🤗🙏🏻
Awww so sad. He will be missed!
Rest In peace Legend
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I so sorry for the family. Thank you for sharing such a fine person with the rest if the world. We are far better people having to known him.
May he RIP. He persevered with class...
So sad, thinking of his family and friends in this time of sorrow. Know that he will be missed by so many.
This is devastating. 😭😭😭 cancersucks
We'll all miss you, Alex. RIP!!!!
Rest in peace Alex.🙏⚘
So sad, thinking of his family and friends in this time sorrow. Know that he will be missed by so many.
I’m so sorry he put up a great fight Rest In Peace 😢
OMG 💔 RIP
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Heartbreaking news even though knew it was coming. Will truly miss him so much.
So Sorry To Hear of Alex Trebek's passing! Prayers Going Out To His Wife & Kids! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 RIP ALEX
Rest In Peace, you will be missed 🙏🏼
I send my prayers and condolences to his family. I just want 2020 to be over!
There are no words to describe what his passing means to us his viewers. Sending prayers for comfort during this time to his family!
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God bless. Prayers for the family. Rest In Peace.
Can’t we be happy for at least one full day ? 😢 RIP Alex 2020sucks
Rest in peace, your hard fight has ended.
Oh my God. May he rest in peace. He shall be missed dearly.
America has lost an icon with the passing of Alex Trebek. R.I.P. Alex Trebek 🙏😢❤️
So, sad. 😢💔 This disease has taken some good people. My friends included.
Legend
Rest In Peace Alex Trebek. Can’t think of how many hours I enjoyed watching and being educated by you and Jeopardy.
So sorry to hear this news! We’ve lost a TV icon. 😢
Jeopardy will never be same RIP Alex Trebek 🙏💔😭
Dammit! Luv that guy! What is will be sorely missed for a gazillion? Trebek
Sad! 😢
Fuck 2020
Sad. Please cancel the show. Do not replace this man with some politically correct POS who can’t think or speak. Thank you Alex.
What a true classy man. He will be missed
So very sad to hear this news 😢
Nooooo! What a sad loss 😓😪
I had the pleasure of bartending a private event where him and his wife were guests. I got to hang out with him for two nights and serve him white wine. A month later he mailed this picture of himself and me and my buddy Cody. He was a very nice person and will be missed.
cwwhite212 Prayers
RIP Alex Trebek 🙏❤️
Rip. Host of my favorite show.
adallos RIP Alex. We brought you into our living room every night for so friendly family competition. You will be missed immensely ❤️
Our thoughts are with the family and friends and colleagues and community
This person was the most beloved, and iconic game show host in the history of the genre. Who was, is, and always will be Alex Trebek. RIP. Bravo, to a life well lived.
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Truly inspiring and honourable man. Very sad day.
😭Rest in peace Alex Trebek.
So very sorry to hear this. He was a true gentleman and wonderful
Such a legend. RIP Mr. Trebek. 🙏🏻
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I'm sorry, that wasn't phrased as a question
A sad loss of a most dignified man. We should all be so lucky to be loved so much.
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Nooooooo 💔💔 RIP Alex!! I grew up watching Jeopardy and he was just the best, amazing host ever.
A greatly admired man! A true gentleman! 🇨🇦
Oh so sad. Rest in peace💔
He will be missed! 😔😢
Very sad. Now there is a man we can all say was a very dignified person. We could all learn from him. Now might be a good time to select those we want to emulate and have our children emulate - and why.
F 2020
Until we meet again Alex!
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So sad. 😢 RIP Alex Trebek
He fought so hard 🖤
2020.
RIPAlex May you forever rest in peace.
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What is THANK YOU and may God be with you and your family for a thousand, Alex.
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