The iconic host of trivia game show Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek, passed away Sunday morning due to pancreatic cancer. The news shocked and saddened many, as he was someone that brought so much joy to entertainment television. His last episode of Jeopardy! will air on Christmas Day, but in the meantime, several celebrities are speaking out on social media to pay tribute to the beloved host.
John Legend
I was obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio. I’ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can reme… https://t.co/0IjbHNC3KJ— John Legend (@John Legend)1604858782.0
Gabrielle Union
Damn you 2020!!! #RIPAlexTrebec 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/OBtQBQE2IL— Gabrielle Union (@Gabrielle Union)1604857106.0
Ryan Seacrest
Alex Trebek was like a family member who I watched every night. I remember going to the set to watch him tape a sho… https://t.co/NMBnWKLQm4— Ryan Seacrest (@Ryan Seacrest)1604858007.0
Steve Harvey
Justin Trudeau
We have lost an icon. Almost every night for more than three decades, Alex Trebek entertained and educated millions… https://t.co/l1ek5YVh1B— Justin Trudeau (@Justin Trudeau)1604860969.0
Ellen DeGeneres
Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy for 36 years. What an incredible career and remarkable life. I’m sending love to his family and fans.— Ellen DeGeneres (@Ellen DeGeneres)1604858224.0
Josh Gad
Goodbye legend. What is...greatness. RIP #AlexTrebek https://t.co/1HudkNRgzp— Josh Gad (@Josh Gad)1604857908.0
Jimmy Kimmel
Couldn't we have one nice weekend? A kind gentleman whose excellence was so consistent, it was easy to take for gra… https://t.co/JyHA4Kn6NK— Jimmy Kimmel (@Jimmy Kimmel)1604857958.0
Chris Harrison
We lost a hosting legend today and a real gentleman Alex Trebek. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and h… https://t.co/WjhUdT1FyK— Chris Harrison (@Chris Harrison)1604858779.0
Jamie Lee Curtis
The answer is..... THANK YOU! Alex Trebek. You were grace and guts and humor and deep love.— Jamie Lee Curtis (@Jamie Lee Curtis)1604856367.0
Ryan Reynolds
Alex Trebek was kind enough to film a cameo for our film Free Guy last year despite his battle. He was gracious and… https://t.co/WPYHCbZMHD— Ryan Reynolds (@Ryan Reynolds)1604857865.0
Viola Davis
RIP Alex Trebek. A true, true gentleman and courageous hero. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest 💛 https://t.co/autbyxnlcs— Viola Davis (@Viola Davis)1604859695.0
Actors, politicians, fellow television hosts, and so many fans posted about the longtime legendary host. Jeopardy! meant something to each individual, but every single person can agree that the Trebek will have a special place in their hearts forever.
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