Alex Trebek Death, Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Peril, Health, Salary & Net Worth

BIOGRAPHY OF ALEX TREBEK

Alex Trebek was a Canadian-American television personality widely known as the host of the ABC show Jeopardy. He joined Jeopardy in 1984 and has been outstanding for the past three decades.

Before coming to Jeopardy, Alex was the host of several shows such as The Wizards of Odds, Double Dare, To tell the Truth, Classic Concentration and many more. He is hired by ABC TV to host the show Jeopardy until 2022.

ALEX TREBEK DEATH

Alex Trebek dies aged 80 Alex, the awesome “Jeopardy!” host with all the answers and a reassuring presence on the game show landscape for five decades, has passed away. Danger! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” a statement posted to the show’s Twitter account said on Sunday. “Thank you, Alex.”

The cause of death was not immediately announced. Trebek revealed in March 2019 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, sparking an outpouring of support and well wishes at the time.

ALEX TREBEK AGE

Trebek was born July 22, 1940 to November 8, 2020 (D ies at age 80 ), in Greater Sudbury, Canada.

ALEX TREBEK EDUCATION

Alex went to Sudbury High School, now known as Sudbury High School. He then attended the University of Ottawa where he obtained a degree in philosophy in 1961.

ALEX TREBEK FAMILY

Alex was born to Lucille Lagacé and George Edward Trebek. He has a sister named Barbara Trebek.

ALEX TREBEK, FIRST WIFE

Alex was married to his first wife Ellaine Callei, a businesswoman in 1974. They however divorced in 1981 for unknown reasons. Alex and Ellaine Callei had no children together.

ALEX TREBEK WIFE

Alex was married to Jean Currivan Trebek in 1990 after a failed marriage to first wife, Elaine Callie from 1974 to 1981. They were married for 30 years until his death on November 8, 2020 and were parents to two children, Emily and Matthew .

SALARY ALEX TREBEK

Alex received a lucrative $18 million for each peril season. He is hired to host the show until 2022.

NET WORTH OF ALEX TREBEK

Alex had an estimated net worth of $75 million until his death. This includes its assets, money and income. His main source of income is his career as a journalist. Thanks to his various sources of income, Alex has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest life.
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REPLACEMENT OF ALEX TREBEK

Alex brought good news to fans and lovers of the game show Jeopardy in January 2020 when he said he had no plans to retire despite his battle with pancreatic cancer.

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However, Alex felt it was good to let his fans know his mind in case there was a time for him to be replaced on the Jeopardy show. He said he would like to be replaced by a woman, teasing that Becky White would be his choice.

ALEX TREBEK JEOPARDY SHOW

Alex joined ABC Tv as the host of Jeopardy in 1984 to date. The show aired as answers and questions from 1964 to 1975. When Alex took the show it became a game show and since then it achieved higher ratings winning 5 daytime Emmys . Since then, he has been hosting the show Jeopardy for 30 years now.

ALEX TREBEK HEALTH AND CANCER

Alex was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March 2019. After undergoing chemotherapy treatments, Alex returned to his show Jeopardy and informed his fans that he was strong to fight the disease. As of 2020, the 79-year-old admitted it was a battle with cancer and he was probably living his last moments.

ALEX TREBEK LIFE INSURANCE

Alex is a strong supporter of Colonial Penns life insurance products.

ALEX TREBEK TV SHOWS HOSTED

• 1963-1964: Music Hop
• 1964: Vacation Time – co-host
• 1966-1970: CBC Championship Curling – announcer
• 1966-1973: Reaching the top
• 1969: Barris & Company – co-host/announcer (pilot)
• 1969: Strategy
• 1971: Choose and Choose
• 1972: Exterior / Interior
• 1973: TGIF – announcer
• 1973: The Rating Wizard
• 1974-1976, 1978-1980: High Rollers (NBC)
• 1976-1977: Double Dare (CBS)
• 1976-1980: Stars on Ice (CTV)
• 1977-1978: The $128,000 Question
• 1980–1981: Wall$tree
• 1981-1982: pitfall
• 1981-1983: Battlestars
• 1983: Malcolm (pilot)
• 1983: Starcade (pilot)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ALEX TREBEK

WHO IS ALEX TREBEK ?

Alex was a Canadian-American television personality widely known as the host of the ABC show Jeopardy. He joined Jeopardy in 1984 and has been outstanding for the past three decades.

HOW OLD IS ALEX TREBEK ?

Trebek was born July 22, 1940 to November 8, 2020 (D ies at age 80 ), in Greater Sudbury, Canada.

HOW TALL IS ALEX?

Alex did not share his height with the public. Its size will be listed once we get it from a credible source.

IS ALEX MARRIED?

Alex was married to Jean Currivan Trebek in 1990 after a failed marriage to first wife, Elaine Callie from 1974 to 1981. They were married for 30 years until his death on November 8, 2020 and were parents to two children, Emily and Matthew .

HOW MUCH IS ALEX WORTH?

Alex had an estimated net worth of $75 million until his death. This includes its assets, money and income. His main source of income is his career as a journalist. Thanks to his various sources of income, Alex has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest life.

HOW MUCH DOES ALEX EARN?

Alex received a lucrative $18 million for each peril season. He is hired to host the show until 2022.

WHERE DOES ALEX LIVE?

He resided in Paso Robles, California, USA, we will post pictures of his home as soon as we have them.

IS ALEX DEAD OR ALIVE?

Alex Trebek died on November 8, 2020 at the age of 80 .

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACTS ALEX TREBEK

• instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• ICT Tac
• Website