After the information broke on Sunday morning that longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek had died, Hollywood and former “Jeopardy!” contestants alike took to social media to honor him.
In response to Sony, Trebek died after an extended battle with pancreatic most cancers surrounded by household and associates. He taped “Jeopardy!” up till Oct. 29, which means that episodes Trebek hosted will proceed to air by means of Dec. 25 of this yr. Throughout his 36 years as host, Trebek made an immeasurable impression on each folks he met and those that watched him by means of a tv display screen.
Musician John Legend honored Trebek, writing: “I used to be obsessive about Jeopardy as a nerdy child rising up in Ohio. I’ve cherished and revered Alex Trebek since I can bear in mind. What an iconic profession.”
I used to be obsessive about Jeopardy as a nerdy child rising up in Ohio. I’ve cherished and revered Alex Trebek since I can bear in mind. What an iconic profession. RIP Alex Trebek.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 8, 2020
Ryan Reynolds talked about that Trebek filmed a cameo for his upcoming movie “Free Man.” “He was so gracious and humorous. Along with being curious, stalwart, beneficiant, reassuring and in fact, Canadian,” Reynolds wrote. “We love you, Alex. And all the time will.”
Alex Trebek was form sufficient to movie a cameo for our movie Free Man final yr regardless of his battle. He was gracious and humorous. Along with being curious, stalwart, beneficiant, reassuring and in fact, Canadian. We love you, Alex. And all the time will.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 8, 2020
“Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander wrote, “He was a candy, good and sleek gentleman all the time and shall be missed as he rests in mild peace.” He completed his publish with, “Who’s Alex Trebek?,” taking part in on the way in which that “Jeopardy!” contestants should reply all questions.
He was a candy, good and sleek gentleman all the time and shall be missed as he rests in mild peace. Who’s Alex Trebek?#RIPAlexTrebek
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) November 8, 2020
Mario Lopez, who has additionally turn into a tv host, tweeted a photograph of him and Trebek with the caption: “An inspiring, robust, distinguished legend of a person. What’s Alex Trebek?”
An inspiring, robust, distinguished legend of a person.
What’s Alex Trebek? #RIP pic.twitter.com/bzumNChYWq— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) November 8, 2020
Trebek’s fellow sport present host Steve Harvey paid tribute by calling him “the classiest sport present host of all time.” “His type was actual to me… condolences to his whole household and followers,” Harvey wrote.
My coronary heart is so unhappy over the passing of the classiest sport present host of all time!!! His type was actual to me …… condolences to his whole household and followers #AlexTrebek pic.twitter.com/3zMFAmpAXT
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) November 8, 2020
Viola Davis known as Trebek “A real, true gentleman and brave hero.”
RIP Alex Trebek. A real, true gentleman and brave hero. Could flights of angels sing thee to thy relaxation 💛 pic.twitter.com/autbyxnlcs
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) November 8, 2020
Former “Jeopardy!” contestant James Holzhauer, who had a 32-game successful streak on the present, wrote: “It was one of many nice privileges of my life to spend time with this brave man whereas he fought the battle of his life. You’ll by no means get replaced in our hearts, Alex.”
It was one of many nice privileges of my life to spend time with this brave man whereas he fought the battle of his life. You’ll by no means get replaced in our hearts, Alex. https://t.co/LLoUASRMa9
— James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer) November 8, 2020
Burt Thakur, one other “Jeopardy!” contestant who realized English from watching the present, paid tribute to Trebek with a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. “I’m overwhelmed with emotion proper now and my coronary heart goes out to the Trebek household,” Thakur added.
When with proud pleasure we elevate Life’s purple wine up
To drink deep of the mystic shining cup
And ecstasy by means of all our being leaps—
Demise bows his head and weeps.I’m overwhelmed with emotion proper now and my coronary heart goes out to the Trebek household. #Jeopardy #alextrebek @jeopardy pic.twitter.com/klFwYw9Cau
— Burt Thakur (@albertthakur) November 8, 2020
Ken Jennings, the highest-earning sport present contestant of all time, posted a photograph of him and Trebek taking a selfie. “Alex wasn’t simply one of the best ever at what he did. He was additionally a beautiful and deeply respectable man, and I’m grateful for each minute I acquired to spend with him,” Jennings tweeted.
Alex wasn’t simply one of the best ever at what he did. He was additionally a beautiful and deeply respectable man, and I’m grateful for each minute I acquired to spend with him. pic.twitter.com/CdHCcbqmp2
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) November 8, 2020
Jackie Fox of rock band The Runaways, who appeared on “Jeopardy!” in 2018, wrote: “I really feel so honored to have been in a position to play 5 video games with this very gracious and succesful icon.”
I really feel so honored to have been in a position to play 5 video games with this very gracious and succesful icon. Condolences to his associates and household and to the household of previous and current Jeopardy staffers and contestants. https://t.co/VTsM6GlX0I
— Jackie Fuchs a/okay/a Jackie Fox (@JackieFox1976) November 8, 2020
Chairman of Disney, Robert Iger, tweeted: “He graced us with heat, wit and pure class, which is why we welcomed him into our houses evening after evening, yr after yr.”
We mourn the lack of #alextrebek -a buddy, a colleague, an icon. He graced us with heat, wit & pure class, which is why we welcomed him into our houses evening after evening, yr after yr.
We’re deeply saddened for his spouse Jean, his household & tens of millions of Jeopardy followers.— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) November 8, 2020
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, the place Trebek was born, wrote: “We’ve misplaced an icon. Virtually each evening for greater than three many years, Alex Trebek entertained and educated tens of millions around the globe, instilling in so many people a love for trivia.”
We’ve misplaced an icon. Virtually each evening for greater than three many years, Alex Trebek entertained and educated tens of millions around the globe, instilling in so many people a love for trivia. My deepest condolences to his household, associates, and all who’re mourning this super loss. pic.twitter.com/XoobAfJwBv
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 8, 2020
“Rising up, he made me really feel like my nerdiness was beneficial and I cherished studying from watching jeopardy,” Padma Lakshmi wrote. “It was our household’s nightly pleasure.
I’m so saddened that Alex Trebek has handed. Rising up, he made me really feel like my nerdiness was beneficial and I cherished studying from watching jeopardy. It was our household’s nightly pleasure. https://t.co/MQLfQz6Fa1
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) November 8, 2020
Musician Charlie Puth wrote: “The soundtrack of my life was listening to his voice each evening at 7 p.m. There’ll by no means be a number fairly like him ever once more.”
My coronary heart is heavy listening to of Alex Trebek’s passing. The soundtrack of my life was listening to his voice each evening at 7pm. There’ll by no means be a number fairly like him ever once more. God bless him and his household. And should his legacy ceaselessly dwell on. (Insert remaining Jeopardy music right here.) pic.twitter.com/Qz61Bkamet
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) November 8, 2020
See extra reactions beneath.
We misplaced a internet hosting legend immediately and an actual gentleman Alex Trebek. My ideas and prayers exit to his household and his Jeopardy household. pic.twitter.com/hV414az4Q5
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) November 8, 2020
Alex Trebek was like a member of the family who I watched each evening. I bear in mind going to the set to observe him tape a present earlier than I began my TV profession. He was a giant affect and certainly one of a sort. Relaxation In Peace, Alex. https://t.co/B9wq95uRg4
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) November 8, 2020
And now, one final clue:
KNOWLEDGE for $1,000
Reply:
“He nurtured a Tv safe-space for good folks”Query:
“Who was Alex Trebek (1940-2020) ?”Farewell, patron saint of geeks. Jeopardy host since 1984 pic.twitter.com/RECC5zvFDN
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) November 8, 2020
I’m weeping…as a quiz bowl Excessive Schooler Jeopardy was my favourite night snack. After faculty I’d watch Jeopardy on the sofa and play alongside. This bizarre little present made me really feel like my assortment of info had been energy.
Thanks Alex TREBEK 4 letting me really feel highly effective. RIP.
— MOST TONY NOMINATED ONEHIT WONDER Jeremy O. Harris (@jeremyoharris) November 8, 2020
I used to be on JEOPARDY! twice. In 1998 I used to be on the primary ever Again to College particular. Alex Trebek was so good to fifteen+ 10-11 yr olds — my nightmare.
I wore a too shiny silver shirt from Restricted Too, which Alex stored joking (kindly) about needing sun shades to have a look at. RIP. #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/QxgD9m9XI4
— 17 Minute Rain Delay (@KendraJames_) November 8, 2020
alex trebek.
RIP.
We each labored out of NBC Burbank at begin of our careers.
Later reminisced about our success.
Stylish, modest and gifted.
#@%* most cancers!— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) November 8, 2020
Rattling. 😞 Relaxation in love, Alex Trebek. ❤️❤️❤️❤️⛅️
— Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) November 8, 2020
RIP Alex Trebek. I’ll always remember this second…_b pic.twitter.com/S4M2EZoe87
— Silversun Pickups (@SSPU) November 8, 2020
A person who devoted his profession to fostering information, curiosity, and the love of the sport. – Who’s Alex Trebek?
Thanks for the numerous years of discovery and studying. @Jeopardy #AlexTrebek pic.twitter.com/UODf34ohVK
— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) November 8, 2020
Reply: A very superior icon in tv, snarkiness, info, childhood household nights, human decency, hilarious SNL skits, and inspiration to maintain combating.
Who’s #AlexTrebek? #RIPAlexTrebek #RIPAlex pic.twitter.com/Yuu14cXWu9
— Aaron Wolf (@TheAaronWolf) November 8, 2020
Thanks, Alex. https://t.co/0ChGPYVHtr
— dan levy (@danjlevy) November 8, 2020
Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy for 36 years. What an unimaginable profession and outstanding life. I’m sending like to his household and followers.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 8, 2020
I am honored to have identified Alex Trebek, have just a few meals with him, have him share a few of his knowledge. On the @TCM cruise, he acquired me to swim w/ the dolphins. Nobody else may’ve achieved that. He was one of the best at what he did, as was this different fellow. I am fortunate to have identified them each. pic.twitter.com/cUXJLa4jk5
— Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) November 8, 2020
Relaxation Simple 🙏🏿 #AlexTrebek pic.twitter.com/BlUqfSwOF8
— WS (@wesleysnipes) November 8, 2020
RIP #AlexTrebek. You lived and died with power and grace. God bless. pic.twitter.com/29lTDvDWwu
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) November 8, 2020
RIP to an icon #AlexTrebek pic.twitter.com/x7napCye8f
— Alfredo Flores (@AlfredoFlores) November 8, 2020
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