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‘We lost a legend’ — Social media reacts to death of Alex Trebek

One year after cancer diagnosis, Alex Trebek gives update on health
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Updated Nov 9, 2020

Dozens of prominent tributes poured in on social media Sunday as news spread about the death of “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek.

» MORE: Past Georgia ‘Jeopardy’ contestants mourn Alex Trebek

The beloved TV personality was a household name, with his primetime gameshow beaming into America’s living rooms for nearly 40 years.

» MORE: Longtime ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek dead at 80

Celebrities and former contestants shared condolences, memories and well-wishes throughout the day.

‘We lost a legend’

‘Like a family member’

‘A deeply decent man’

‘Incredible career, remarkable life’

‘This courageous man’

‘Gracious and funny’

‘A true, true gentleman’

‘One of the sweetest souls’

‘Rest Easy’

‘He helped us’

‘The best in the business’

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ArLuther Lee is a visual editor and occasionally covers national and world news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from The University of Florida and has been a journalist for more than 25 years.

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