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
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    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)"

"George Trebek was a beloved television personality who hosted the popular game show Jeopardy for over three decades, until his passing following a battle with pancreatic cancer. (V)"

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

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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: 2025-08-16 08:43:11
Author: Stan
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Confirmation: Alex Trebek on Wikipedia


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