'Jeopardy!' pays tribute to Alex Trebek in poignant message

Posted November 10, 2020 6:00 am

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - 'œJeopardy!'ť paid tribute to Alex Trebek on Monday in a poignant message that celebrated the show's longtime, unflappable host of 37 years.

The day after Trebek died at age 80 following a battle with cancer, the show's executive producer, Mike Richards addressed viewers from the 'œJeopardy!'ť set in a taped introduction.

'œOver the weekend we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek. This is an enormous loss for our staff, for our crew, for his family, for his millions of fans," said Richards. 'œHe loved this show and everything it stood for."

Richards said Trebek taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago. Beginning Monday, those last shows hosted by Trebek are set to air through Dec. 25.

'œHe will forever be an inspiration for his constant desire to learn, for his kindness and for his love of his family,'ť said Richards. 'œWe will air his final 35 episodes as they were shot. That's what he wanted. On behalf of everyone here at '~Jeopardy!' thank you for everything, Alex.'ť

Richards concluded with the show's trademark opening - 'œThis is '~Jeopardy!''ť - which was followed by a moment of silence on the 'ťJeopardy!" set with lights dimmed.

FILE - This May 5, 2019, file photo shows Alex Trebek gestures while presenting an award at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, 'Jeopardy!' studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) The Associated Press

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