Alex Trebek Talked About His 'Jeopardy!' Replacement in One of His Final Interviews

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Details about Alex Trebek‘s final resting place have been revealed.

Alex Trebek has been cremated following the late Jeopardy! host’s death on November 8.The game show host’s wife, Jean Trebek, requested for him to be cremated and his ashes are kept in their Studio City, California, home, according to the death certificate obtained by The Blast.Alex died at the age of 80 on November 8 at home after battling pancreatic cancer for 20 months.“This is an enormous loss for the Jeopardy! staff, crew and all of Alex’s millions of fans,” the game show’s executive

LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek," is speaking out in response to a fan petition calling for him to replace the late Alex Trebek as the next host of "Jeopardy!"  Trebek, 80, died last week after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been the face of the popular game show for more than 30 years.

More is coming to light about Alex Trebek's final months at home before his death. The "Jeopardy!"  icon died on Nov.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAs news of the passing of beloved “Jeopardy!” game-show host Alex Trebek continues to ripple through the entertainment industry and trivia community alike, many are wondering: After nearly four decades at the helm, who could possibly replace Alex Trebek?For one out of two of the respondents to a 2019 Morning Consult poll, that answer is: no one.

Alex Trebek’s final episode of Jeopardy! will air on December 25, 2020.The beloved TV personality, who has hosted the ABC game show since its debut in 1984, passed away on Sunday (November 8, 2020), aged 80 – over a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.Following the sad news, bosses at Sony Pictures Television confirmed new episodes featuring Trebek will continue to air through Christmas Day.

Over the years during interviews, Alex Trebek tossed out names -- albeit some jokingly -- about who could potentially host "Jeopardy!" However, according to the show's executive producer, Mike Richards, the late television icon never directly discussed his replacement.

died at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.After he announced his diagnosis in 2019, speculation began for who will take on the hosting gig he’s manned since 1984. However, he might truly be irreplaceable.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are looking back on the life and legacy of Alex Trebek, who died on Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the co-hosts about what they'll remember most about the beloved host as well as the impact he had on their lives. «I played with him every night, so for me I was just a fan,» Ripa said of watching the game show.

Alex Trebek, the lauded and longtime host of Jeopardy! passed away at the age of 80, after battling pancreatic cancer. The official Jeopardy! Twitter account confirmed the sad news on the morning of Sunday, November 8, writing: “‘Jeopardy!’ is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends.

We’re still mourning the loss of Alex Trebek, but it is some solace to hear his passing was peaceful.

Alex Trebek wanted to keep hosting as long as he was able. On Monday night's episode of Entertainment Tonight, Kevin Frazier speaks to EP Mike Richards, who reveals that he and Trebek never discussed who'd be the host's replacement. The TV personality, who began hosting the show in 1984, died on Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.«He never mentioned names to us.

Alex Trebek may be gone, but his run on is still ongoing. While the famed host died on Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, he filmed yet-to-be-aired episodes of the game show less than two weeks prior.«They were amazing.

Alex Trebek's final day was a peaceful one, surrounded by his family. Following the host's death on Sunday, ET's Kevin Frazier speaks to the show's EP, Mike Richards, on Monday night's episode of Entertainment Tonight.

Jeopardy! featuring Alex Trebek will air through Christmas Day, Sony Pictures Television announced on Sunday, November 8, after the longtime host’s death.The production company said in a press release that Trebek was last in the studio on October 29, just 10 days before he lost his battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.

Alex Trebek. The longtime host died at the age of 80 on Sunday following a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer.