As a longtime fan and avid watcher of "Jeopardy" with the incomparable Alex Trebek as the premier show's host beyond compare- I would like to state unequivocally just how so fortunate we are to call him our own as fellow Université d'Ottawa alumni's and also as Canadians and yes- Global Citizens too. When my son was born on Canada's 125th Birthday and when the Toronto Blue Jays won their first World Series in 1992- I named him Alexandre after Alex Trebek.
My thoughts are with the Trebek family and to Alex; you lived a full and exemplary life! We are so proud!
Kim R. Piché
UOTTAWA Grad
B.A. Arts 1985 &
B.A. Communication 1986
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I was fortunate to spend a day with Alex as a U of Ottawa Alumni board member in 2016. We arranged for him a visit to Question Period on the hill and he was recognized by the Speaker of the House and the entire House of Commons. A truly remarkable man who was grounded and very respectful. RIP Alex. Thank you for everything you have done for University of Ottawa.
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In the words of R.E.M : See you in heaven, if I make the list...yeah ,yeah ,yeah ,yeah”
Goodbye to Alex Trebek, a good Sudbury boy— who spent 37 years with “Jeopardy!” — and who died today of pancreatic cancer at 80, 10 days after taping his last episode. 10 days. Seen here at the Indian Motorcycle bar on King st. for a Hawaiian Tropic pageant in which both Alex and I were judges - what he couldn’t host? )But you know what, there he’ll
be tomorrow, in front of cameras and the lights, in reruns after what, I’m sure will be a lovely tribute, - after getting fit for hairpieces ,post chemo ,staying strong, having hope and maintaining his public appearances up until the end. Recently,he said, “
I’ve lived a good, full life”, knowing he was nearing the end of it, and was “not afraid of dying."
Sir, you were an inspiration, giving people hope in the face of an otherwise difficult prognosis. Again Thanks . All of your fans and followers will miss you , including this guy .I love this : https://youtu.be/bzmoHmPOQsE BTW,
I watch Jeopardy two or three times a week, and cannot turn the channel until I get a correct answer. Or sweep the category. Sweeping the category is WAY better, btw. Jeez, OCD anyone? And the answer is “ what is a class act ?” The question ? Who was Alex Trebek. Great show. Good run. For a good man.
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Steven published a comment Thank you for 35 plus years of memories. Your dignity, humility, bravery and humor will live on to inspire generations to come. Gone but will never be forgotten
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I got to meet Alex Trebek in May 2015. I was privileged to have a short encounter with him. The first photo turned out blurry. He was nice enough to allow me to take a new photo. I am a huge Jeopardy fan and barely ever miss an episode. There are some episodes where I can give the answer to every question and others when I'm not as successful. I would like to be a jeopardy contestant one day. I send my condolences to his friends and family. He was a true legend and will be missed.
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I was so blessed to meet my hero, Alex Trebek, at a Jeopardy! audition in Toronto a few years ago. I will miss my nightly date at 7:30 with this humorous and humble terrific Canadian. Many wishes for peace and healing for his beloved family, and Godspeed, Mr. Trebek, into the next round of play.
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Derek Stpierre published a comment The world mourns for such an amazing person
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Trebek had been hosting Jeopardy! since 1984 - he even held the Guinness World Record for “most game show episodes hosted by the same presenter“
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Alex Trebek with his family - from left to right: his son Matthew, his daughter Nicky, his wife Jean, and daughter Emily.
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Alex Trebek addresses guests at 50 Sussex during the launch of the 25th Canadian Geographic Challenge in 2019. (Photo: Ben Powless/Canadian Geographic)
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Lt. Matt Gill, his wife Julie and their daughters Analee and Aryn greet "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek during a USO event at Naval Support Activity Naples in 2012
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