Alex Trebek dies of Pancreatic Cancer . . .

[Chambokl]

Sadly, Alex died this morning. Born in Sudbury, the revered and beloved host of Jeopardy was 80 years old. RIP Alex . . .

[Benz]

A fine Canadian. RIP, Alex.

[hackerhare]

He fought to the end, with a lot of grace. RIP.

[4underthru9]

RIP Alex BTW there is already an Alex thread

[Arthur Dailey]

That news both saddens and scares me on a number of levels.

[Mule56]

You always hope for a continuation of his story, but that disease is just relentless .
R.I.P. to a great representative of our country .

[mpare]

May he Rest In Peace.

[Pimento Cheese]

From one of his final episodes, which aired on Thursday:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1324562151718051840

[4wedges]

I remember him announcingvthe Ottawa Senators first draft pick last month, he carried it off so well. R.I.P.

[Mr22putt]

RIP....

[4underthru9]

RIP Alex, will Ken Jennings take his place he is already on Jeopardy staff?

[Jeffc]

I remember him announcingvthe Ottawa Senators first draft pick last month, he carried it off so well. R.I.P.

And looked quite well. Legend.

RIP

[hookminor]

Unfortunately, it was not a surprise, given the fact that it was stage 4. However, still very sad.

[Mr22putt]

Just heard on the news that Alex had to continue working because of contractual reasons....WTF....a man's dying and he HAS to work....SMH.

[Pimento Cheese]

Just heard on the news that Alex had to continue working because of contractual reasons....WTF....a man's dying and he HAS to work....SMH.

Trebek said that publicly a while back -- as a joke. I'm guessing that whoever you heard talking about it read the quote and took it seriously. "I'm dying" is generally an acceptable reason for getting out of a contract.