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“Jeopardy” icon Alex Trebek dead at 80
November 8, 2020
Posted in Cancer, GOSSIP!, Uncategorized, V.I.P. GRAVEYARD |
Tags: "I try not to take myself too seriously" - he told an interviewer in 2004, "Jeopardy!" bills itself as "America´s favorite quiz show" and captivated the public with a unique format in which contestants were told the answers and had to provide the questions, Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers - but the "Jeopardy!" host became an inspiration and solace to Americans, He commanded his turf - the quiz show's stage - but refused to overshadow its brainy contestants, He looked and sounded the part of a senior statesman - impeccably suited and groomed and with an authoritative voice any politician would crave, He won five Emmys as its host and received stars on both the Hollywood and Canadian walks of fame, The Canadian-born host made a point of informing fans about his health directly, The show was the brainstorm of Julann Griffin - wife of the late talk show host-entrepreneur Merv Griffin, Trebek - who became its host in 1984 - was a master of the format, Trebek died at his Los Angeles home - surrounded by family and friends, Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host - dailymail.com
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