Former ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Remember Late Host Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek passed away at 80 years old on November 8, 2020.

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He was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019.

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He continued to work until his final day in the studio on October 29, 2020.

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Brad Rutter encouraged his followers to donate to PanCan.

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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a charity that helps those affected by pancreatic cancer.

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Jean Trebek, Alex’s wife, posted a video of Alex promoting The Compassion Project.

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His daughter Nicky also shared a photo to Instagram saying, “I see you in the subtle.”

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Buzzy Cohen pinned a tweet from May that read, “This is and will always be Alex’s stage.”

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Ken Jennings, who stepped in to host today, is wearing Alex’s cuff links – given to him by Jean after he passed.

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