Alex Trebek Host of 'Jeopardy!' Passes Away At the Age of 80

 

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                        On November 8, 2020 Alex Trebek host of the long time running show 'Jeopardy' has passed away at the age of 80. News had came out yesterday about his passing due to his long battle with pancreatic cancer. He had announced around March 2019 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. From then on, he had been posting updates for all his fans. 'Jeopardy' has been on air since 1984 and has had over 8,000 episodes to date. Even though Trebek was battling cancer he vowed to his fans that he would continue filming no matter what. 

                 Editor Note - Thank you Mr. Trebek for being a huge inspiration in the film industry and for making me smile and learn while watching your episodes! I know that your legacy will live on and you will continue to expire many generations to come!