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TV Icon Alex Trebek Dead At 80

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“Jeopardy!” host and Canadian television icon Alex Trebek has passed away at age 80. According to a tweet from the “Jeopardy!” account, the Sudbury, Ont.

born TV personality “passed away peacefully at home” early Sunday morning, “surrounded by family and friends.” Steve LoCascio, president of CBS Television Distribution — which produces the game show — issued a statement on Trebek’s death. “Words can’t even describe what a tremendous loss this is for our ‘Jeopardy!’ family,” said LoCascio. “Not only was Alex a television icon, but he was one of the most genuine, kind, caring people you could ever know.

The way he openly and bravely battled cancer, while continuing to host the show, was a true inspiration. He has brought joy to the millions

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