Alex Trebek’s wife Jean thanks fans following his death

Jean Trebek Breaks Her Silence on Husband Alex's Death. Jean Trebek has finally released a message following the death of her husband, Alex Trebek. . The legendary ‘Jeopardy!’ host died on Sunday at the age of 80 after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. . In a post to Instagram on Wednesday, Jean thanked everyone for their “compassionate messages and generosity.” . My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. , Jean Trebek, via Instagram. She went on to say that the outpouring of support has “truly touched [their] hearts.”. Alongside her message, Jean posted a sweet photo of the couple from their wedding day in 1990. In the photo, Alex is slipping a wedding ring on Jean’s finger. Alex spoke about his decades-long marriage to Jean in a January interview with ‘People,’ saying he was “satisfied with [his] life.” . I’m pretty satisfied with my life … if I’d just met Jean in my 20s we could have had a longer life together, Alex Trebek, to 'People'

Jean Trebek, the wife of Alex Trebek, is thanking fans and supporters for reaching out to her after the “Jeopardy!” host’s death.

ET Canada reported Trebek posted a photo on Instagram from the couple’s 1990 wedding. She included a message that read, “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much.”

She signed it, “Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek.”

In the photo, Alex Trebek gazes at his wife and Jean Trebek looks down as he puts a wedding band on her finger.

It’s the first time she’s spoken publicly since the news of Trebek’s death. He died Nov. 8 at age 80 of pancreatic cancer. He revealed his diagnosis in March 2019.

The final “Jeopardy!” episode to feature Trebek as host will air on Christmas.