Alex Trebek’s remains cremated

Alex Trebek , Dead at 80. The beloved “Jeopardy!” host died after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek hosted “Jeopardy!” , since 1984. A representative for the show confirmed the news to TMZ. . Jeopardy is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends, “Jeopardy!” rep, via TMZ. Trebek announced his diagnosis in March 2019. He immediately started chemo but still continued his hosting duties. Alex wasn't just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deep decent man, and I'm grateful for every minute I got to spend with him, Ken Jennings, via TMZ. The show confirmed that it will air episodes with Trebek hosting through Dec. 25. They will not announce a new host any time soon. . Alex Trebek , 1940-2020

National & World News | Nov 21, 2020

By Kelcie Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A death certificate for Alex Trebek shows the “Jeopardy!” host’s remains were cremated, according to The Blast.

The gossip site reported that according to the death certificate it obtained, Trebek’s cause of death was listed as pancreatic cancer. His profession is listed as “quiz show host.”

The document also shows Trebek’s wife, Jean Trebek, has his cremated remains in her Los Angeles home.

Trebek died at age 80 over a year after he revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

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