Obituary of Alex Trebek

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Alex Trebek

George Trebek (born July 22nd, 1940 in Sudbury, Ontario) was a TV Personality and gameshow host. He was best known as the host of the well known, long running American TV game show "Jeopardy!". Alex died on November 8th, 2020 after a courageous long, public battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old.

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Alex Trebek Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Trebek, George
    • Common Name: Alex Trebek
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: July 22, 1940
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Also Known As: George Trebek, Giorgi Suka-Alex Trebek,Nancy, Georgie, Alexander, Al
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Religion: Christian
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Net Worth: $10 million (estimated)
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    George's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Alexander Trebek
    • Father: George Edward Trebek
    • Mother: Lucille Lagacé
    • Brother(s):
      • No brothers or sisters
    • Sister(s):
      • No brothers or sisters
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elaine Kares Trebek (married 1974–divorced 1981)
      • Jean Currivan-Trebek (married 1990–his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Matthew Trebek (born c. 1990)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Emily Trebek (born c. 1993)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 08 2020 at age 80
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Alex Trebek's funeral services are private
  • Interment: Buried in Canada

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityCanadian Born on July 22nd Born in 1940 Born in Ontario Died in 2020 Died at age 80 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I have learned quite a bit working at Jeopardy, but it's not like you know enough about the topics to lead a discussion at a cocktail party."

"I am here to give you an update about my cancer and my medical condition."

"My IQ is 143 but that does'n mean I would dominate Jeopardy."

"I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table."

""George Trebek will always be remembered for his unwavering grace, intelligence, and charm that captivated audiences for decades." (V)"

Is Mr. George Trebek still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Related Links:

Alex Trebek on Wikipedia.org
Alex Trebek at IMDB

Community Comments:

Thomas Sharples Sr.: A great man he will be sadly missed I am overwhelmed. God will hold you In his arms because of the man you were. God bless you and your family.

Ned Andrews: He was one heck of a great man and it is so sad to read his obituary and see all the things that he did in his lifetime.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-05 16:43:04
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Alex Trebek on Wikipedia


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