What is...'Quotes That Define Alex Trebek’s Legacy'

After over a year and a half battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (where in year 1 he had an 18% survival rate) beloved game show host Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 on November 8, 2020. He spent 37 years hosting Jeopardy! and his last day filming new shows in the studio was October 29, 2020. That’s right — he filmed new episodes ten days before he died. Nothing, not even cancer, was going to keep Alex from doing what he loved to do.

Alex’s fanbase is like no other. Throughout his career, he’s garnered admiration across generations. Many contestants on the show have shared with Alex that they grew up watching Jeopardy! with their parents and grandparents on the couch, inviting his friendly face into their living room every night. Millions across the country are deeply saddened by the loss of this selfless game show host, husband and father. We’re left with his legacy and his words — here are quotes that Alex has shared in his new memoir and interviews on: his cancer diagnosis, courage, cursing, a simple life and more.