Billy Ray Cyrus, Marie Osmond, & Others Mourn Death Of Alex Trebek
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On Sunday (November 8), Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passed away following a long and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old.
Jeopardy! confirmed the news of Trebek’s passing through a statement on social media:
“Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the show wrote alongside a photo of Trebek on set. “Thank you, Alex.”
As the host of Jeopardy! for 36 years, Trebek was a strong presence in peoples’ lives. For those who regularly tuned in to watch the show, he felt like another member of the family.
After being such a constant presence on TV, Trebek touched the lives of millions, famous figures included. Following his death, a few country singers joined a wealth of other famous figures to react to the news.
Look below to see some celebrity tributes to Trebek.
Billy Ray Cyrus
https://twitter.com/billyraycyrus/status/1325533669319192576
Chris Young
Melissa Peterman
Steve Harvey
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Kimmel
Dr. Phil
Dr. Oz
Tom Bergeron
https://twitter.com/Tom_Bergeron/status/1325498930302382081
Marie Osmond
Pat Sajak
https://twitter.com/patsajak/status/1325538010226679808
Vanna White
John Legend
James Holzhauer
Ken Jennings
May Trebek rest in peace. Our prayers go out to his family, friends, and all who loved him.
