Alex Trebek (1940-2020)

Alex Trebek, the master of trivia whose quick wit, easy smile and my-favorite-professor demeanor made “Jeopardy!” a welcome guest in the living rooms of America for decades, has died at his home following a battle with pancreatic cancer, per the quiz show’s Twitter account. He was 80.

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Sun., Nov. 8, 2020

In this Friday, April 28, 2006, photo, Alex Trebek holds the award for outstanding game show host for his work on "Jeopardy!" backstage at the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Jeopardy!” host Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years.

Reed Saxon Associated Press
Alex Trebek, host of "Jeopardy!" attends a ceremony honoring the show's executive producer Harry Friedman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in this Nov. 1, 2019, photo. “Jeopardy!” host Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years.

Richard Shotwell Associated Press
This May 5, 2019, photo shows Alex Trebek presenting an award at the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. "Jeopardy!” host Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years.

Chris Pizzello Associated Press
Game show host Alex Trebek sits for a photo in his Los Angeles home on Aug. 3, 1988. Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. He was 80.

Alan Greth Associated Press
Alex Trebek sits in his home in Los Angeles, in this July 7, 1988, photo. Jeopardy!” host Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years.

Alan Greth Associated Press
In this May 17, 1999, photo, Emmy Award-winning game show host Alex Trebek celebrates his newly dedicated star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Jeopardy!” host Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years.

Nick Ut Associated Press