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Jeopardy November 25, 2020

'Jeopardy!' star Ken Jennings confused by Grammy nomination for Trebek's book: 'This should 100% be Alex's'

Ken Jennings was left confused after receiving a nomination for narrating Alex Trebek's memoir while the late "Jeopardy" host did not.

Jeopardy November 23, 2020

'Jeopardy!' taps Ken Jennings as first guest host for show's restart

The show noted that additional guest hosts will be announced.

Departed November 21, 2020

Alex Trebek cremated, ashes to be kept at home, death certificate reveals

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek was cremated and his ashes will remain at his home with his widow, Jean Currivan Trebek, his death certificate reveals.

Alex Trebek November 16, 2020

Ryan Reynolds remembers the last time he spoke to Alex Trebek: 'Absolutely gut-wrenching'

Ryan Reynolds recalled the last time he spoke to Alex Trebek, in which the "Jeopardy!" host asked him to appear on the show.

Jeopardy November 14, 2020

'Jeopardy!' fans petition for 'Reading Rainbow' host Levar Burton to replace Alex Trebek after his death

LeVar Burton is speaking out after fans started a petition calling for him to replace the late Alex Trebek as the host of 'Jeopardy!'

Alex Trebek November 12, 2020

Alex Trebek's widow Jean shares wedding photo, thanks fans for support after icon's passing

Alex Trebek's widow Jean shared a photo from their 1990 wedding on Instagram to thank fans for their support.

Departed November 11, 2020

How 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek spent his final months at home

More details are coming to light about Alex Trebek's final months at home before his Nov. 8 death. The "Jeopardy!" host died at the age of 80 after fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Alex Trebek November 10, 2020

Alex Trebek's hometown in Canada seeks to honor him with a public work of art: report

Alex Trebek’s hometown of Greater Sudbury, Ontario is hoping to memorialize the late “Jeopardy!” star.

Alex Trebek November 10, 2020

'Jeopardy!' honors Alex Trebek in emotional goodbye: 'This is an enormous loss'

At the beginning of Monday night's episode, the show's executive producer Mike Richards took a moment to say a few words in remembrance of Trebek. 

Alex Trebek November 9, 2020

Alex Trebek once tossed out these names as ‘Jeopardy!’ host; EP talks why icon didn’t want to pick replacement

According to the show's executive producer, Mike Richards those conversations will eventually happen, but for now, like many, the "Jeopardy!" team is mourning the beloved host. 

Alex Trebek November 9, 2020

‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek cried at his final Christmas party, says Don McLean: ‘There were a lot of tears’

The star, who passed away on Sunday at age 80, celebrated his last annual Christmas party with friends and “Jeopardy!” staffers in 2019 with a performance from singer Don McLean.