11 Memorable Facts About Alex Trebek

(via Mental Floss) America lost one of its most beloved television and pop culture icons on November 8, 2020, when Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passed away at the age of 80. While the cause of death was not stated, in early March 2019, Trebek announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and bravely fought a very public battle with the disease in the months since, even giving a one-year update earlier this year. Trebek was just as impressive in real life as he was on the small screen. From chasing down a robber to carrying the Olympic torch, here are just a few of the things that made Alex Trebek such a beloved figure.