Geoff Grace Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Alex Trebek, beloved 'Jeopardy!' host, dies after cancer battle at age 80 For decades, Alex Trebek was a fixture in our homes, hosting Jeopardy. He continued to helm the show during the past year and a half while battling pancreatic cancer. This morning, he passed away at home while surrounded by friends and family. I will miss his gentle, civil demeanor. He was always a welcomed presence. RIP Alex. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykhailo Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I was so devoted to Jeopardy for a while that I absolutely refused to answer my phone between 7:00-7:30 (EST) RIP Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd8dky Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I learned so much from that show over the many years. It was always a favorite. RIP, Alex. Quote http://www.weisersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I've also been a big Jeopardy! fan for decades. RIP, Alex...and thanks! dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillearning Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Been a Jeopardy fan for decades. The wife and I dvr each episode. We"ll miss you Alex. Now go host Celebrity Jeopardy with Sean Connery! Quote I would like to apologize to anyone I have not yet offended. Please be patient and I will get to you shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 We"ve been driving so hard for so long to tackle the destroyer of lives we call cancer. Our whole existence really - I"ve read so many articles and seen so many weekend news programs covering a new treatment with great potential going all the way back to the 70s. But the great specter eludes us - as does the common cold for that matter. Make music, make connections, be kind. Trebek always seemed a pretty decent guy - very successful as a TV personality, especially with game shows. I hear his real love was breeding and training the ponies. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 RIP Alex. I faithfully watch every night for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 RIP Mr. Trebek. A legend. My brother is the real Jeopardy fan in the family, he's been angling to get on for years (didn't always accept internationals, you only get one shot, auditions are far, etc.) I'm sad that he never got meet him, much less buzz in to provide the question to Alex's answer. Possibly his last televised appearance was just last month, providing a little surprise entertainment at the virtual NHL Draft. Representing Ottawa (and Sudbury) til the end. [video:youtube] Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polkahero Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 We"ve been driving so hard for so long to tackle the destroyer of lives we call cancer. Our whole existence really - I"ve read so many articles and seen so many weekend news programs covering a new treatment with great potential going all the way back to the 70s. But the great specter eludes us - as does the common cold for that matter. Make music, make connections, be kind. Trebek always seemed a pretty decent guy - very successful as a TV personality, especially with game shows. I hear his real love was breeding and training the ponies. A local ND told me cancer is easy to treat. I've talked to some of his patients who are Stage 4 and doing a lot better. Going the conventional treatment route with chemo and radiation will get you nowhere, it's all a money grab. Quote '57 Hammond B-3, '60 Hammond A100, Leslie 251, Leslie 330, Leslie 770, Leslie 145, Hammond PR-40 Trek II UC-1A Alesis QSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I work at a hospital and I have heard that narrative before, the fact drug companies are making money and we already have a cure. Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 It would be really difficult to keep that cat under raps. My dad was ravaged by pancreatic cancer in less than 4 months. He used alternative therapies, but it was moving so fast. The doctor requested the immunotherapy from his insurance to be granted - but he never got that far. I know they"re having some success and have hard miracle stories about leukemia and even breast cancer. But not so much pancreatic. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Yes I think in some cases it could be a way to make money but so many trials are being done all the time. Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 We've lost a national treasure. I don't see how he could be replaced. RIP Alex Trebek. Quote Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillearning Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 We've lost a national treasure. I don't see how he could be replaced. RIP Alex Trebek. I"m 66 and have vague memories as a child watching with my parents, with Art Fleming hosting. Been a fan ever since. To me, Alex Trebek IS Jeopardy. I have a hard time imagining anyone else hosting. Quote I would like to apologize to anyone I have not yet offended. Please be patient and I will get to you shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polychrest Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 If his career had followed its original trajectory, Trebek might have become Canada's Dick Clark. But fortunately it didn't. He became the world's Alex Trebek. Quote “For 50 years, it was like being chained to a lunatic.” -- Kingsley Amis on the eventual loss of his libido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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