Alex Trebek Plans to Fight Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
LATEST MESSAGE FROM ALEX TREBEK: 3/4/2020: Alex shares the good and not-so-good times since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year ago:
EARLIER UPDATES:
5/29/2019: GOOD NEWS! Alex tells People Magazine that he is in near remission
5/1/2019: Alex Trebek talks with GMA’s Robin Roberts about his current prognosis, how he is dealing with his treatment and Jeopardy! James.
4/17/2019: Alex Trebek sent this video message to all his fans and well-wishers after the last taping day of Season 35.
3/14/2019 – Alex Trebek thanks everyone for their prayers, well wishes and advice
Just one day after the 2019 Jeopardy! All-Stars Tournament finished airing, Alex Trebek, the beloved long-time host of the popular quiz show, announced that he has been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Trebek made the announcement in a video that was a little more than a minute long, saying that it has been his policy to be open and transparent with the show’s viewers and that he also wanted to prevent the news reaching fans through sensational media reports that might be “overblown or inaccurate.”
Trebek humbly noted that he is but one of 50,000 people in the United States diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. He said that he plans to keep on working and joked that he has to because he is contractually obligated to host Jeopardy! for 3 more years. With the love, support and prayers of his family, friends and legions of fans, Trebek is confident that he can beat the low survival rate associated with this disease.
You can make a donation in Alex Trebek’s honor on the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
This unexpected horrible news has sent shock waves far and wide as, to many, Alex Trebek is synonymous with Jeopardy! The hashtag #TheRealJeopardyAllStar appeared on Twitter and Buzzy Cohen tweeted: “My heart sinks. Few things have changed the course of my life the way this man and this show has. As I’ve come to know him there is nothing but love, respect, and admiration. Alex your whole jeopardy family is behind you. #TheRealJeopardyAllStar”
Here are reactions of some of the other contestants who participated in the All-Star Tournament:
Brad Rutter: Oh my God. If anyone can beat this, you can. Sending heartfelt good thoughts and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. We love you, Uncle Alex!
Ken Jennings One thing I know for a fact: Alex is very aware of how much he means to millions of people, and how we will be pulling for him…I hope that’s a comfort.
Alex Jacob: … That was my grandfather’s diagnosis and he didn’t live long (love you Papa). Maybe Alex will be luckier. We chatted briefly at the wrap party and he was so nice about my missed daily double, almost like he genuinely felt bad about it. I hope I remembered to thank him.
Julia Collins: This is just terrible and I’m so sorry that Alex is going through this.
Austin Rogers: Alex Trebek is a fixture in the American firmament and we’re all behind him. What a great man, so kind to my family and so warm to all of us contestants. Send him your love.
Monica Thieu: This took the breath out of my lungs. We’re with you, Alex. All the way.
Seth Wilson: Alex Trebek is unbelievably good at what he does, and this is terrible news. Everyone is rooting for you, Alex.
Ben Ingram: Alex Trebek is tough as nails. I know I’ll be praying.
We would all like to send our prayers for Alex Trebek with many positive thoughts that he will be able to beat this. Stay strong, Alex!
Alex Trebeck is the face, voice and heart of Jeopardy and I have the privilege of watching him since Day 1. His grace under this cruel disease is amazing. My mother had breast cancer three times and was lucky and strong enough to overcome it. My thoughts are with you, Alex. I wish you peace, less pain and the knowledge you bring happiness to millions of us every day. Canada’s native son should be the measure we all strive for – being kind and doing our job well. Hasta siempre! (Until forever)
You’re the best, Alex!
You’re the GOAT, Alex. Jeopardy will forever be synonymous with your big, bold personality!
Forever game Host of Jeopardy!
Alex Trebek, keep on keeping on. I believe you will beat this awful cancer. I have thyroid cancer right now and I know how sometimes it’s not only the pain from treatments but the thoughts that can bring you down. So keep a song in your heart and know that you are loved by many.
We’re all pulling for you. Hang tough.
You’re the man alex, if anyone can do this it’s you. We’re all pulling for you! All our love to you.❤❤
I’m breast cancer survivor, husband is bladder cancer survivor, you too will be a cancer survivor, our prayers are with you!
Best wishes Alex; Prayers for a full recovery for you and prayers for your family. God bless all.
Love you Alex Trebek!
Please get well!
You can beat this!
I’m praying for you!
Thank you for providing our nation with an intelligent, thought provoking entertainment outlet for these many years. You are the epitomy of a gentleman and a scholar, and are a constant beacon of posi
tivity in the lives of millions who benefit daily from your wisdom and disciplined demeanor.
I would venture to say you have more people sending positive thoughts to you than to anyone on the planet, and you deserve that. Your contribution to having an aware society mandates that. Thanks for all the years of happy memories. Counting on your continued success in conquering your insidious enemy, and your continuing warmth behind the Jeopardy podium. With great love and respect.
Alex I have watched you for several years and what a stand up guy you are ! You are loved by so many people ! Keep fighting the fight . When God calls you home it’s going to be a sad day for a lot of people ! You are loved !!
Best wishes and all our prayers for Alex Trebek! Sir, you are a wonder!
Please use propolis every morning with some drops of lemon and half teaspoon of honey! My Romanian grandmother’ remedy!
You have enlightened so many hours!
May God bless you for many many good years!
Best wishes, Alex. I am a cancer survivor, so I know how hard the battle is. I am praying for you and your family. You are beloved by the nation. May God bless you. I thank you for many years of viewing pleasure and questions I couldn’t answer! 🙂 You have lifted our spirits.
Hello Alex! Greetings from Nova Scotia!
Every night, my husband (58) and I (62) watch you on Jeopardy.
My husband has had Parkinson’s for twenty years and continues forward. I have Multiple Sclerosis and Environmental Illness, wheel chair bound. However, we met in the hospital at our worst, both paralyzed. We became good friends and got married 7 years ago, 7 months after we met. 🙂 :). Guy has no living relatives (an only child born to two only children) and now shares mine. Wecontinue to travel our journeys together, placing our faith and trust in the loving God Who walks with us. Like the parable of the tiny mustard seed, our faith wiol continue to grow with every trial we face. Some will esperience more than others but we must never lose hope.
Guy’s paternal grandmother used to have a budgie bird which sat in a cage on top her fridge. Jo-Jo could see the television from his perch and learned to tweet the music to your show the very moment it aired. The bird had perfect putch…which probably tells you how much Jeopardyvwas watched! Guy remembers it well and we continue to watch your show with fond memories. It is great to see the 1984 reruns and we even OCCASINALLY get more answers. Congratulations on bringing so many years of happiness and challenges in to our homes! We keep you in our thoughts and prayers on your journey. Wendy
Alex today I watched GMA with you giving an update on your bout with cancer. I cried so hard, but good tears. To know that you could very well beat this brings so much joy to my heart. I have prayed for you every day since you first announced your cancer. As a former colon and kidney cancer patient with a husband who currently has Stage IV prostrate cancer I kinda know what you have been enduring but keep the faith. Jeopardy needs you, we are not ready for another host and we love you.
Alex, My husband and I have been watching Jeopardy and You for a very long time. You are just the nicest, smartest and best host on tv. We love Jeopardy and we love you! You make this world a better place with your presence, so stay with us. We need you! All the love and best wishes, Sheryl & Richard Doyle
Alex trebec
I pray Dear lord that you would put a Special touch on Alex’s cancer and heal him of this horrible cancer we would ask lord with your healing power please remove the cancer from his body. I know through our faith trust believe in Christ Jesus your son and you Father Yahweh you can do all things Thank You for hearing. My prayer lord to you for Alex Trebec
Alex T. You are an inspiration. I want to watch Jeopardy every night in part because of you. You are the best host ever. I wish you the best!!!!!!!!
Hi Alex- You are our comfort after a long day. You are a part of our lives. My husband and I watch Jeopardy almost every evening. You look great and we are so happy to see your smiling face each night. Thank you for being there for us. You are amazing. Take care and God bless you. Sending love and prayers your way.
Alex, Your Faith is High in God. There’s several things that get me through the tuff times: PRAYER and KNOWING THAT IF GOD BRINGS YOU TO IT, HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH IT!
You are in my prayers 🙏 daily. You are Loved by MANY ❤️ But the Love ❤️ from your wife is quite evident by the way she looks and talks about you. With only the Best Regards Coming Your Way! 😊
Our prayers for you continue, Alex. We are asking for a miracle and your
complete healing. We have had a great admiration for you for many
years.
Alex, we love Jeopardy but, more importantly, we love you! No one can take your place! We pray for you and your family!
Good luck to you in your battle against cancer. You look good, Alex!!
Best wishes to Alex. I guessed “Gitche Gumee” and “UK,” missed by all on Jeopardy this week!
Dear Alex, just wanted you to know you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers; praying for your strength, healing, & peace. My dear mother loved Jeopardy & loved you especially. She never missed a Jeopardy show & usually beat any one of us who were watching with her. My father was even jealous of her obsession with you…so funny! Our local television changed the time of when the show aired once; they took Jeopardy off of the 4 or 4:30 p.m. time slot & aired it at 2 or 3 a.m. Mother was so mad that she made my older sister call the station manager & demand it be changed back to its original time slot! The station manager listened & in a couple of days it was changed back to its original time slot! Sadly, we lost Mother in 2011, & still miss her deeply, but we know she’s in heaven looking down on us, & we know God is blessing her in heaven with some of her favorite things. I’m sure at the top of that list is her beloved Jeopardy & it’s longtime host! Thanks for all the joy you & Jeopardy brought her while she was still on this earth! We love you, Alex!
What a sweet story, Jane. My mother loved Jeopardy! too. She always said, “It keeps your brain sharp.” My father said “Alex Trebek is a gentleman” (a high compliment from him).
I’d love the thought of your Mom and all Jeopardy! fans up above watching the show 💗
May all the prays and warm wishes for a speedy recovery come your way. Alex, you are a hero.
prayers for Alex Trebek for continuing success in his battle against cancer! FATHER GOD WE REBUKE satan and his minions AND CLAIM YOUR HEALING PROMISES,AND ASK FOR A MIRACLE RECOVERY 100% IN KING JESUS MIGHTY NAME ! AMEN
Wish you all the best,Alex!!!! You’re a great host. I love jeopardy & watch it all the time. Praying for you!💋🙏
I have been a fan of yours since day 1. Praying for your healing Alex.
Dear Alex:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Alex no one can ever replace you. You are one of a kind. I have watched you for many years. My prayers are with you and your family. God will watch over you.
Love you Alex, You are in my prayers. You are an absolutely amazing gentleman.
Well Alex what can we say . We watched you from day one. We will miss you daily but you did a wonderful job every night and we Enjoyed watching you. What ever you do you did a spectacular job. Enjoy the time with your family and friends. We love you and god bless you and where ever you go you will never be missed.
Blessings to you Alex. We love you!
Heavenly Father, We thank you for the good life you’ve given to Alex Trebek and for the healing we all are praying for for him. He continues his strong faith in you and we pray he will overcome this cancer. In Jesus Name, Amen
My prayers for you. I admire your very public fight against this enemy. Thank you.
You continue to amaze us. You are loved by the world. Continued prayers for an amazing warrior 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍
Alex,
I have watched Jeopardy religiously for many years I used to watch it with my dad when he was alive and I miss that. I wish you and your family quick recovery and less pain I pray for you nightly. Take care and God bless you
Dear Alex,
It is such a treat to watch JEOPARDY every night & see you hosting. I have been watching since you started & have learned so many things.
I am sending good thoughts & caring prayers to you & your family
With great admiration
God bless you Alex. Sending prayers to you often.
Love you Alex! I hope you had a nice Christmas. I’m glad you’re feeling well enough to do the show and I never miss it, but if you ever feel like quitting don’t feel bad about it. Your true fans will understand!! Take care of yourself and be with family!! ❤️
Alex. Prayers and thoughts of you every day. I believe you will beat this. God’s speed and many blessings.
I love love love Jeopardy! I’m not nearly as smart as the people on the show by I try when I’m watching. My heartfelt prayers go out to Alex Trebek. He is a icon of TV.
Dear Alex,
My heart is broken to hear about your difficult diagnoses. Your positive attitude and fighting spirit will help you prevail!
My best heartfelt wishes and healing vibes are being sent your way! Never give up! Failure is not an option ‼️ Much love 💕,
Prayers for you. Have watched you from day 1.
Alex you are so loved & admired – stand tall & brave as you always do because you literally have thousands of well wishers & supporters standing behind you. Close you eyes, smile, and feel God with you. We are ALL right here with you even though you cant see us I believe you can feel our support. You are much loved !
Dear Alex, I’m praying for you and all the others who have been diagnosed with cancer. What’s most important is that we’re at peace with God. Hopefully we will have many more days to accomplish good.
I’m sending love and prayers your way, Alex. You are a class act and an admirable man. I love Jeopardy. It’s a game show that celebrates intelligence! Stay strong and keep the faith!
Praying for you Alex and all those with Pancreatic cancer. Hang in there and know that so many people are thinking and praying for you. It is a difficult course and hopefully you will have a few more years to live. You have to finish your contract with ABC!
Praying for Alex
We love your show! Your unbelievable as I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for you and your family! Keep up the fight Alex! God Bless🍀
We enjoy your show every night! You are a true inspiration to us all! God Bless you and your family!
I offer continuing warmest wishes to you, your family and friends.
Keep up the good fight, Alex!
Wishing you strength and peace. You’re an incredible beloved person. Please do whatever you need to to feel the best you can. Be the host of Jeopardy or enjoy being at home with your family and friends. You’re appreciated by all who know you.
My entire family who watches you every day send you prayers and Godspeed for improved health. Stay Strong, Friend.
Dear Alex, You continue to be a high priority in our 36-state prayer network. You are encircled by God’s mighty warrior angels with their arms linked, their swords drawn, heavenly light reflecting off their shields and blinding their foes. Many voices, many hearts.
Keep up the good work, Alex. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well. I’ve been of Jeopardy for years and haven’t missed too many shows. I remember when Art Fleming was the host. That’s how I’ve been watching. As always, best wishes and good luck.
Alex if you want live and stand a real chance to be cured please see Dr. Lederman (RSNY) in NYC. His success rate far surpasses any conventional cancer treatments today. He is your only hope for survival otherwise your spectacular life on earth will soon be over and we will miss you dearly. Please open your wise eyes and see what President Carter did for his cancer and why he has been cured and lives.
Alex, You are the bright spot in our day! When sometimes all seems to be going downhill we can count on you to lift us up. May peace be with you sir. We are praying for your recovery. Hugs, the DeGroote family
You need to WANT to beat this and you will. Best of luck
Dear Alex, May Jehovah God bless you and your family as you endure this ordeal. Be well.
Praying for a miraculous & total healing for you, Alex… And sending much love your way also… May God Bless! 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers and God bless you and your family. We have had two important people in my family pass from that awful disease.
We are so happy to hear you are in remission and able to host the 36 season. You look good on the TV. We continue to pray for your well being daily.
Keep fighting. You’re an inspiration to people everywhere.
God bless you Mr. Trebek!!
God bless you in this journey. My prayers are for healing and comfort for you, calmness for your family and wisdom for your medical team. God bless.
Alex, watching you and your show with my mother is one of the dearest memories I’ll ever have of her. I remember when jeopardy first came on the air. She and enjoyed trying to best each other. I was 12. She was brilliant. I now watch with my daughter. She adores you. Your courage and strength are inspiratuonal. We are sending prayers and well wishes to you and yours. God Bless You.
Alex, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer November 9, 2016. I had 12 rounds of chemo, I had my pancreas resected and my spleen removed. Operation called an Applebee’s. Dr Herb Zeh was in. Pittsburgh then, he is now in. Texas. I am doing well. Just had a biopsy on a growth in my lungs. Waiting for the results. God bless you and hang in there.
Praying you continued to fight this horrible thing. Praying , Praying, Praying? Also sending love.
My thoughts, prayers & positive energy are sent your way, Alex, for a full & speedy recovery! You can beat this!
Praying for Alex, his personal circle of influence, and us fans. His health care t eam, also. I have follicular lymphoma and was privileged to have great support in my friends and family a nd a great medical team. I just had hernia surgery so sorry if errors.
Prayers to you Alex with Cancer Hope your with us for many more years. I cried when I heard this and so did my fiancee. We wondered who would do Jeopardy. Best Wishes Long Time Fan… Dorene
We Love You Alex, Best Wishes.
Dorene
Best wishes to you ALEX…
and best hopes to you…
and wishing the best for our
cousin too….
My heart just broke when Alex announced this shocking news ! I have prayed for him and his family everyday since !!! I watch him 6 days a week !! Stay strong, Dear Alex !!! You are loved so much !!!
You have become a part of our family, Alex. We watch you every evening. Our prayers for a full recovery are sent for you.
Alex I wish for you a miracle healing.
With much love and admiration.
All the best!
God bless you Alex. You are in our home everyday and we love you. Our continued prayers are with you as we fight the ‘Big C” together. Blessings to you now and forever. Connie and Richard Parra
Praying for a good outcome. May God be with you every step of the way.
Hi Alex, I really believe you’re going to beat this because I feel that attitude plays a big role in recovery. You have a good outlook, although I am sure you have your share of “crappy” moments . But that’s normal. Just surround yourself with good people and pray. YOU WILL BE FINE!
Thinking of you Alex here in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada. So glad to hear of your positive report in late May.
Alex, my thoughts and prayers are with you. So happy that you are improving everyday! Sincerely, Carol Laronga
May God be with you, Alex. Our son was diagnosed with pancreatic Stage 4 cancer and died 3 months later. As his mother I have had breast cancer in remission 20 years and angiosarcoma diagnosed last year, but scans are clear so far. I watch Jeopardy consistently, my favorite show and pray for your continued good health.
I pray for a full and complete healing of your pancreatic cancer. Your great attitude during this difficult time is very encouraging to many people. God bless you.
Dear Alex
You mean so much to us, bringing us daily joy, entertainment and intelligence. We wish you all the best in your fight against this evil invader. Our thoughts are with you.
Best wishes Alex
Surgeries in 2012 for both prostate and kidney cancer
Still here and wishing you the best!!!
Alex, you have been a fixture in my home for as long as I can remember. Whatever cards are left to be dealt to you, may they be strong and decisive enough to carry you to the Final Table.
You are in all of our thoughts and prayers, Alex Trebek!
My wife and I never miss this great program, you are the best…wishes and prays for you Alex..we tell people never call when jeopardy is on…from Tom and Elizabeth noll from apple valley ca..,
I am praying for a speedy recovery I want to see you back on Jeopardy.
PRAYING for you and so many more with cancer and other dread diseases. Do well.
Cling tight to the promises of God….In Christ all things are possible….our God is
THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
My husband and I are amazed at your strength and fortitude. Praying for your health to continue to improve.
We all are praying for your complete recovery. Love watching you every night, hope you will be with us many more years. God Bless You and Your Family.
Dearest Alex how wonderful it is to be stimulated by your knowledge and discipline. you are the classiest of the symphonies, the one we cannot miss without sorrow. your tenacious and enduring spirit is already a triumph over your circumstances. God keeps you very close and he will work his magic, Yes Sir!
Alex, Just like everyone else I wish you the best through this journey. I have never met you, but Jeopardy makes me feel like I know you. You have millions hoping and praying for you, so this post is nothing special, yet I needed to add myself to all your well-wishers. At 81, I am often amazed by what others go through, but you are a really spectacular person. Your grace and charm and pushing through all your difficulties to continue to host are simply amazing to me and inspire me. Thank you for being you.
Alec I pray for you daily. My heart goes out to you, however keep the faith and believe that God will see you through this, it’s not impossible. I had colon cancer in 2009 and kidney cancer in 2010 and with the love and support I received and my faith in God I am 9 and 10 years cancer free. You will have that same story to tell, so know that you are loved and we care.
We love and admire everything about you, Alex. Prayers for a miracle for you.
Alex, I just viewed your interview with Robin Roberts. Having heard what you said, I have even greater admiration for how you are handling your day-to-day life during your treatment of the pancreatic cancer. Kudos to you. More importantly, I am adding my heartfelt prayers to join the millions of others who are praying for and with you to successfully beat this disease. You are, in every respect, a class-act. We look forward to enjoying your presence for many years more.
Alex, You need to beat this cancer and run for President. I know that could be worse than cancer, but the country could have hope. Wishing you the best and praying for your full recovery. The country needs you!
Alex, I’m a cancer survivor of 12 years and my best advice is to stay positive!
You have given us many blessings through the years and now it’s your turn to be blessed!
There are very few game show hosts who can be considered kind, intelligent, witty gentlemen. However, I feel Alex Trebek is the perfect example of all these traits. He is my all-time favorite host, never rude or the least bit condescending to any contestant. Alex, we are praying for your physical and emotional health. Your smile and determination have been an inspiration to millions of people. Much love and many prayers are being sent your way by multitudes of fans!
May the Lord be with you and take away all your pain. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
I saw you in the interview with Robin -you are an amazing and wonderful human being and such an inspiration to mankind. Stay positive- I am a nurse in the operating room – pediatrics for 36 years! I can’t tell you how much I admire you and your honesty about your feelings and moods! I am so thankful to have enjoyed your show over the years. I will pray for you and family 😇💕❤️
My family and I are very sad at your diagnosis. There are no words that we can say to make you well. All we can do is pray and hope.
My wife, an RN Supervisor, and I watch you faithfully every night that she’s not working. We notice your selection of ties, how you pronounce even the most difficult words, and we note how sincere you are to each guest. It must be your Canadian upbringing. I myself grew up in NY and my wife in a small town in Maine.
We wish you only the best and send our prayers to you. Our son is married to a lovely woman who herself is going through a form of cancer and is battling it as well, and has since she was a teenager.
Hello Mr. Trebek, I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I hope you do well with treatment and are back to good health so you can get back to hosting Jeopardy. I’ve watched you for many years and I just love you..like a brother..Lol. My favorite thing about you is your sense of humor and your loving spirit. You are so genuine and caring towards all the Jeopardy players. You inspire me to be a better person and also to live my life with more fullness and joy. Stay strong, take good care, and know that many of us are pulling for you. Bless you.
HI Alex, you been in our prayers since you first told the world you had cancer. wish you all the best and keep on fight.
Alex Trebeck, I am one of your loyal fans at 3:30 PM each and every day. In fact when the President preempted your show, I complained about it, and ask that his Special Reports be broadcast when Jeopardy was not on. In the morning or after 4:30 PM. I am adding you to our Noon Day Prayer List,, knowing that He who created all, and sent His son to did for our sins is more than able to cure all diseases. In the name of Jesus, selah upon your Faith it shall be done.
Alex, without you, there would be no Jeopardy! I’ve been watching since its inception. and you always have such a gracious, professional way of keeping a timely flow of the game. You’re a master! My love and prayers to you and your family.
Alex, you have brought much fun and education into homes for many years. Thank you for that and now all of us wish you a full recovery. Please continue your good fight! Bless you, Alex.
I want to jump through the television screen and hug you and tell you that God has your back. Prayer chains abound in the Seattle area.
Dear Alex, if anyone can beat this,you can. We are all praying for you and wish you all the best. We aren’t ready to see anyone else at the Jeopardy helm.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you, Alex. I watch Jeopardy every evening and you are such a great host. All the best!
Alex, I do know what you are going through at this time and advanced as well. I know that as well, I lost my uncle to the same thing you are going through. I hope that you can get this and see what there is to live that you are a true Canadian and a strong one as an hero as well. Thank you of sharing this with me
Wishing Alex the best. My late husband watched your show and knew a lot of the answers, so my children were brought up watching and we all still do now Alex you are Jeopardy, nobody can take your place
Alex,
Thoughts and prayers with you.! You won’t fight this alone. We’re all behind you. You can beat this.
Love Diana
God bless you Alex Keep up the good spirits and faith. You will overcome. You are Jeopardy!!!!
Alex, my husband and I watch you every night. Best wishes for a full recovery from this horrible disease. Jeopardy would not be the same without you. Prayers coming your way!
Without intending to you bring awareness to this terrible disease. Stay strong. I pray for you daily as I do for all others with pancreatic cancer.
Just learning that AT has pancreatic cancer. Prayers sent for a miraculous recovery. Feels like a family member has been struck down.
My prayer is that Alex will beat cancer in the Name of Jesus
My prayers are with you. Stay positive..miracles do still happen
You have a world of people who love you and are behind you 100%. You are the most wonderful host, always so honest, compassionate and with humor. Take care of yourself and be strong.
You have said a lot, Pat, There a lot of people who care as much as we do about Alex.
Alex Trebek, I am praying for you, I wish you all the best. I look forward to your show every evening, and Jeopardy will not be the same without you.. So, be strong, and hang in there.
Please just remember Alex, if just one person can survive exactly what you have (and they have) there is no reason why you can’t also! Many years ago, Prime Minister Anthony Eden of England had pancreatic cancer and came to the Leahy Clinic in Boston to a specialist who performed surgery on him and he survived. My late father had pancreatic cancer and went to the same doctor for surgery. After the surgery, the doctor told my mother that he was not able to save my father’s life but made dying a lot easier for him. He was given 6 months to live and he lived for almost 2 years, dying at the young age of 44. I am convinced it is the way the doctor does the delicate surgery that can make a difference (and your luck).
We have enjoyed you so much on Jeopardy. We have prayed and will continue praying for you. May the Lord lay HIS healing hands upon you, may HE give you strength, comfort & peace as you continue your fight to beat this disease. We are truly pulling for you. Keep the FAITH! Philippians 4:13 Paul & Cheryl Fritz
Hello Alex! I am praying for you – every day I hope you feel strong and healthy, thank you for sharing your journey with the world, that takes true courage! I am 6 years out after cancer journey, I look forward to many more years of watching you on Jeapordy, our favorite show! With love to you and your family from me & my family!
Alex, my entire family, from my 88 year old mother down to my 5 year old granddaughter, is a fan. I personally have been watching you since your days on The Wizard of Odds. We feel like you have become a part of our family. We are wishing you strength, courage and continued good health and keep you in our daily prayers.
Thank you Darlene. I feel the same way. He’s my last time with my Granny
Praying for you Alex. Carpe Diem!
Go Alex you can do it with our prayers. God Bless. You are my favorite game show host. Been watching Jeopardy for years now.
Allow the joy you find in Christ to keep you during this trial.. may your joyful heart aid in good healing… and be guided into harmoniously relationships with yourself and all those around you….as part of the Jeopardy community… love you… take good care
Thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your family, Alex!! We have watched Jeopardy for many, many years and were jarred to the core when we heard you announce the news of your cancer. God is so good and works within His will to carry out the plan for your life. We pray that it includes your complete healing! Thanks for the joy you’ve brought into our home.
God Bless Alex, I wish you well.
Prayers for you, Alex! 🙏 Positivity goes a long way. You have so many in your corner. God Bless You.
Tony and Kim King
FL
Alex, love and respect you. You’re the best at what you do and we’re pulling and praying for you!!!
Alex, our prayers are with and your family. Miracles are known to happen if you put yourself in God’s hands. You are an inspiration to me and my family, 3 of my 4 children have college degrees while I have a HS GED. They are constantly asking me how I know so much, when I answer: Life, Common Sense, and Jeopardy they just laugh. I record your show and play Jeopardy on line. You have made an impact on so many people, get well my friend.
I hope you feel all the prayers and love coming to you and your family. Have faith, stay strong and know that you are loved by millions. God’s got you in the palm of his hand.
You are in my prayers for recovery from this cancer. I was so sorry to hear this
news. Jeopardy is a part of my daily viewing and if it isn’t you standing on that
stage it will break my heart. God bless you and keep you in His healing arms.
Alex, you have respect and love from all your fans! We all wish you a speedy recovery!
Alex. My daughter who scored in the 99th percentile on all PSAT and SAT tests she ever took have enjoyed decades of Jeopardy. Think of all the Bible questions that have been asked and answered and know that The Creator of the Universe knows you by name, and wants you to be with Him in His Heaven. We are praying for you daily. 1 Corinthians 15: 1-7;_____There is only one Alex Trebek. Blessings. GGR
Praying for you. 🙏
I HOPE YOU CAN FIGHT THIS CANCER JUST LIKE THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS. I KNOW YOU ARE A FIGHTER & LET JESUS BE THE PATH OF LIFE SO HE CAN PULL YOU THROUGH WITH YOUR CANCER.
Encouragement and support for you Alex! If anyone can fight this and prevail it’s you!
Alex, you are an American icon and an example for us all, and now you can add fighter to the list! You will beat this! Keeping you in my prayers and positive thoughts
As others have said, Alex, you are the heart and soul of Jeopardy! You will be in our thoughts and prayers daily.
It goes without saying that you are a legend. And yet, I’ve always felt that I was joining a friend for a half hour of cerebral fun. I’ll never be able to disassociate Jeopardy from Trebek…you’re one in the same.
I have been praying & will continue to do so …daily and fervently….lifting you up in healing.
A loving friend, Lesley Caveness
You have made our lives brighter and richer. Our family grew up watching you for 3 decades, and our kids learnt so many things from you. To this day, our evenings are incomplete without your presence. We pray that you stay well for a long time to come. God Bless!
Alex, I am with you all the way. You will be on my prayer list everyday. May God bless you!
Our family is praying for your recovery Alex. You have been a member of our family nightly for thirty five years. Sending good thoughts and love to you and your family.
Prayers to you, Alex , for a healing. We enjoy your show and as said by others, you are Jeopardy😊
Alex, you have always been indomitable & with you, this army of love & support (larger than James could ever hope to win 🤗 but best of luck) you will succeed in healing. We are learned & filled with joy because of the unique & beautiful person you are & will continue to be.
We truly love you 🙅🏻♀️❣️
You ARE Jeopardy. I can’t imagine who will try to fill your shoes. Stay with us.
Big Refuah Shlemah wishes go out to you. We get so encouraged by your amazing work on Jeopardy.
we wish you all the very best of health today and always.
A quick and very speedy recovery.
we continue to pray for your welfare every single day.
I quickly sent out two get well cards.
Watch you every single day for years and years.
Praying for you Alex! I love you! You are strong and will get through this!!!
Again, Best wishes and a speedy recover. Take care Alex.
Alex, you are the best. we love you.
Praying for you, Alex. Stay strong and beat this awful “C” monster!!
Alex Strong
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Alex.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Alex. Thank you for all the years of testing our minds in Jeopardy; and looking forward to many more.
We pray for you and your wife that the Lord will heal and comfort you both. You have been so appreciated on Jeopardy
Saying a rosary a day specifically for Alex. Prayer is what got me through my fight with cancer almost 50 years ago and I am positive it will work for Alex.
Our entire family is praying for you and yours Alex. God Bless.
Alex—You are one of my heroes and my all-time favorite celebrity. Few of us can imagine Jeopardy! without you. Your wit, intellect, and personality enhance the program immeasurably. Prayers do work, and with all of us throughout the planet sending you our most heartfelt wishes for a complete recovery, may the miracle of healing begin. Many blessings to you and your family.
Jeopardy is the ONLY game show I watch consistently – Wishing you & your family the Very Best Always, Mr. Trebek.
PEACE, LOVE & BLESSINGS
I am praying for you , Alex !
Dear Alex,
You have been part of my family for decades. I wish you strength and a positive outlook, which can do so much to help you recover. I send you positive thoughts for the trials ahead of you. I look forward to seeing you on Jeopardy for many years to come.
I HAD A STROKE A COUPLE YEARS AGO AND I AM AROUND YOUR AGE I THINK, YOU LOOK YOUNGER THAN ME. JUST BELIEVE IN YOUR MIND THROUGH THE POWER OF HEALING FROM ABOVE THAT YOU WILL BE HEALED AND YOU HAVE FAMILY LIKE ME ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT wishes YOU THE BEST AS YOU RECOVER GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND AND BELIEVE I DO!
Alex, I’ve grown up watching you and Jeopardy. You will forever be remembered by me…and millions. Here’s hoping for an encouraging outcome. You’re in our prayer.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dearest Alex,
I am a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. I will keep you in my daily prayers. For you, the main thing, which I’m sure you already know, is to have a positive, compassionate, kind state of mind, for everyone around you, spreading out to everyone in this country and world, including all the animals, insects and so on. Then with this compassionate state, the mind is healthy, joyful, peaceful. With heart love to you, Wongmo (born Feather Meston, daughter of John Meston, creator/writer of Gunsmoke).
Praying for you, watch you every night!!
All good wishes and r’fuah shleimah for your well-being and complete healing, to you ~ and the 50,000. So kind of you to remember them.
Joanne from Margate, Fl
Alex what a real gentleman you are, I pray that you have a speedy recovery because there is no one to replace you on Jeopardy, never ever. I look forward to coming home, having my dinner, washing the dishes, so that I can be glued in front of the TV to answer some of the questions.
In today’s episode 3/14, Alex does a 30 second “thank you for the well wishers” speech at the top of the show.
He went back to work this week. Go, Alex!
Prayers to Alex Trebek, hoping
You can fight and beat this.
We wish you the best in your fight against this ugly disease. Our prayers are with you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, I have been watching you for a very long time, You are like a part of our family. If anyone can beat this, My bets on you. Godbless Alex. Keep shining .
Get well, Alex. Jeopardy won’t be the same without you.
I cannot imagine Jeopardy without Alex. We never miss the show. I met him at a tryout in 1988 in Orlando. Such a charming man. I pray he beats this horrible disease.
Alex, we are praying and hoping for you. My family has watched Jeopardy since even before your time. I’m part of an email group that compares our answers on Final Jeopardy. You are part of our lives. We wish you the very best for your wellness and happiness with your family
Alex will have done 7992 episodes of Jeopardy! if he completes the taping of this season, with eight tapings (40 episodes) to go. 7979 out of 7980 syndicated episodes (Pat Sajak switched places with him, hosting J! on 4/1/1997 while Alex hosted WOF), plus 13 episodes of Summer 1990’s Super Jeopardy on ABC. The 8000th syndicated episode will air on October 4th. J! considered 65 rerun episodes from Summer 1985 to be new episodes, so their numbering is off by 65.
Hope you beat this terrible disease. You are a special person, you are jeopardy. Prayers are with you.
Prayers for him!! Get better
I love jeopardy so much 💕💕
Alex has enriched so many lives, including mine. His spirit is strong and my thoughts will be with him. I believe, Alex.
Prayers and thoughts are with you as you embark on this battle. I have been watching you and jeopardy for the past three decades and plan to watch you continue for the next few years
Dear Father God The Great Physician, please be with Alex & his family and his doctors as he is being treated for pancreatic cancer. Bring them all the peace & love that only you can give. Help them to know that you are with them always and will never leave them. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
I feel like I have come to know Alex as I would a cherished uncle – I was lucky a few years of go to see a live taping of “Jeopardy” and ask Alex a question during a commercial break and he very graciously provided a humorous answer! I cannot even imagine not seeing him each evening in my living room – my prayers go out to Alex and his family as they prepare to fight this insidious illness.
Shocked and saddened to hear. From my days of watching daytime Jeopardy with Art Fleming to today’s show under the very capable guidance of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy has been an important part of my life. Difficult to describe how much I enjoy Alex as the shows host. I have a very good friend who survived pancreatic cancer and I am eager to add Alex’s name to that list. Prayers are with him.
May God Bless you and yours. We are praying for you everyday. I was diagnosed with breast Cancer just 3 weeks ago, so every treatment and every doctors appointment, I will play your announcement , starting today and it gives me strength and hope. Thank you for all the years of joy you have brought us with Jeopardy.
Wishing you and your family, Peace, and Strength
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Alex. We watch Jeopardy from Canada every day and you are such a great host – you have to finish your 3 year contract. All the best.
The usually reliable Jboard says the week of May 27-31 was taped yesterday. There are eight more taping dates through April 9th for this season. It is believed syndicated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire will air its last first run episodes that week, as it appears to have been cancelled. I wonder if Chris Harrison could be a go-to guy for a temporary or replacement host if that is needed? Because it’s not Matt Lauer 🙂
I am still feeling like struck by lightning. As I said, makes you see things in perspective. He looks so healthy, but p.c. is one of the sneakiest and most difficult (and late) to detect diseases.
The good thing – if there is such a thing here – is that medicine makes incredible progress on a literally daily basis. Doris’ and my prayers are with Alex!
I also hope Alex Trebek is doing well after a very shocking week when Luke Perry of “Riverdale” died because of cancer. I hope he’s doing well.
Luke Perry had a stroke, not cancer IIRC
Isn’t it tragic that it takes things like that to put everything in life in perspective?
The entire celebrated All Star game will be remembered by Alex’ announcement after it had aired.
Wow… I just read the post a few minutes ago. Sad, sad, sad…
“Hi everyone, I have some news to share with all of you and it’s in keeping with my longtime policy of being open and transparent with our Jeopardy! fan base. I also wanted to prevent you from reading or hearing some overblown or inaccurate reports regarding my health. So therefore, I wanted to be the one to pass along this information.
Now, just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Now normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I’m going to fight this, and I’m going to keep working. And with the love and support of my family and friends and with the help of your prayers also, I plan to beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease. Truth told, I have to! Because under the terms of my contract, I have to host Jeopardy! for three more years! So help me. Keep the faith and we’ll win. We’ll get it done. Thank you.”
OMG! That is awful news!!
Doris’ and my prayers are with Alex! What a fighter, you would not guess it when you look at him, stage IV is not so good. But he looks healthy, so with all the advances in medicine he will hopefully beat it!
I hope Alex beats the cancer. Prayers for him. He is a fighter and I hope he pulls through.
OMG, devastating news.
Indeed, Lapin. I have no words.