Alex Trebek - stage 4 pancreatic cancer

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November 08, 2020, 12:23 PM

p.d.

Alex Trebek - stage 4 pancreatic cancer

It seems odd to me to have liked a fellow whom I had never met but he seemed like a good fellow with a fine sense of humor and a heart full of grace. Thanks for many evenings spent watching and enjoying your show and Rest In Peace.

November 08, 2020, 12:24 PM

TMats

He recorded shows up until October 31st. Death didn’t seem imminent. He’s one I’ll miss.

Jeopardy Contestant Tearfully Thanks Trebek

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despite them

November 08, 2020, 12:34 PM

az4783054

He was a gentleman with so much dignity and spirit in spite of the odds he faced. RIP.

November 08, 2020, 12:37 PM

CPD SIG

RIP.

I met the man years ago. He was on his honeymoon in Kenya. (Wife #2, I think)

I was hanging out with a Britt, and noticed Mr Trebek.
The Britt goes "Who's Alex Trebek?"
My response was "Exactly!"

They didn't have Jeapordy in England (or Africa for that matter)...

Very down to earth, easy to talk to kind of guy.

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November 08, 2020, 12:42 PM

Gene Hillman

Hard news! My wife and I watched him daily for many years. He was (and is) a class act. We will miss him as will many.

"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.

_{Fear God and Dread Nought
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Jacky Fisher}

"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am."

looking forward to 4 years of TRUMP!

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Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles

November 08, 2020, 04:30 PM

vthoky

What is, "one more crummy thing brought to us by the year 2020, Alex?"

Peace to his family.

If you like religion, laws or sausage, then you shouldn't watch them being made.

November 08, 2020, 05:18 PM

Beancooker

I haven’t watched in a long time as I gave up cable a couple years ago.

Many days my dad and I sat and watched Jeopardy.

He will be missed.

quote:
_{Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.}

November 08, 2020, 05:47 PM

snoris

Ironic that Art Fleming, the original host of Jeopardy! (and who was friends with Trebek) also died of pancreatic cancer.

November 08, 2020, 05:56 PM

Sunset_Va

If I am correct, he stated a few months ago, he was happy the way his life had gone, when he knew the end would be soon.

You brought us a universe of knowledge over the years Alex. A program fitting for the whole family to watch and participate with.

Condolences to family, Rest In Peace, Sir.

November 08, 2020, 06:38 PM

mcrimm

He was one of the greats. My wife and I are loyal Jeopardy fans. He will be missed. RIP Alex.

I'm sorry if I hurt you feelings when I called you stupid - I thought you already knew - Unknown
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