Alex Trebek was beloved by the game show industry.
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Blackjack tournament. Minutes after Alex Trebek revealed his diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, fellow game show host Pat Sajak sent love and support his way. 'The Sajak family is deeply saddened to hear of Alex. A pair of game show legends are paying their respects to another. Pat Sajak and Vanna White are speaking out about Alex Trebek and how good he was as a person, both personally and professionally. Pat Sajak and Vanna White are speaking out about Alex Trebek and how good he was as a person, both personally and professionally. Watch TODAY All Day! Get the best news, information.
The iconic 'Jeopardy!' host died at the age of 80 in November after a battle with pancreatic cancer, and is now being remembered by some of his contemporaries: 'Wheel of Fortune' hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White.
'I knew Alex for almost 40 years, and he's just been a good friend,' White, 63, told Entertainment Tonight. 'Through the years, I have gotten to know his wife and his kids and he is just part of the family.'
Sajak, 74, took special note of Trebek's admirable and decades-long career on television.
‘Wheel of Fortune' hosts Pat Sajak (left) and Vanna White (center) opened up about their ‘admiration' for ‘Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek (right) after his death. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
'Just on a professional level, I have been at this a long time and I really admire what he has done, and he had done so much,' he said.
Sajak continued: 'When I started the show… Alex had already done a half a dozen, maybe more, game shows here and in Canada, he has done a bunch of them, and was always highly professional and was like the perfect match for his show.'
Ct lottery play 4 night numbers. Trebek served as the host of 'Jeopardy!' since 1984 and earned himself countless awards and nominations for his work, not to mention a massive, adoring and multi-generational fan base.
Reflecting on Trebek's professional accomplishments, Sajak gushed, 'As a fellow professional, the admiration is off the charts.'
Alex Trebek died in November after a battle with pancreatic cancer. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)
Before his death, Trebek pre-taped a number of 'Jeopardy!' episodes, the last of which is set to air on Friday. A string of guest hosts, including champ Ken Jennings and reportedly Katie Couric, will serve in the interim before a permanent replacement is named.
'Wheel of Fortune' is about to undergo a change as well as they venture into primetime with a special featuring celebrity contestants.
'In 38 years, we have never been on primetime, so why not do it now?' asked White, known for her tenure as the show's letter-turner. 'It's a positive thing, it's a family thing, celebrities are excited, we are excited, we are giving away lots of money to lots of charities, so that was really special.'
When 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek announced Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the swell of support was immediate.
Pat Sajak, of 'Wheel of Fortune,' posted a statement on Twitter saying that he and his family are 'saddened' by the news.
'Our hearts go out to him and his family,' the statement read. 'But there is no one I know who is stronger and more determined, and I would never bet against him. We, and the entire country, are pulling for you, Alex.'
The Sajak family is deeply saddened to hear of Alex Trebek's struggle with cancer. Our hearts go out to him and his family. But there is no one I know who is stronger and more determined, and I would never bet against him. We, and the entire country, are pulling for you, Alex.
Pat Sajak On Alex Trebek Passing
Famed 'Jeopardy!' winner Ken Jennings offered his support to Trebek as well. '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,' he wrote in part. 'I hope that's a comfort.'
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.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) March 6, 2019Actor Ken Jeong tweeted that he's sending 'all my love, thoughts and prayers' to Trebek.
Sending all my love, thoughts and prayers to Alex Trebek.
You are my hero. ❤️❤️??pic.twitter.com/CcXhVtqUT8
Chris Harrison, host of 'The Bachelor,' offered his prayers as well, from one host to another.
Thinking and praying for fellow game show host and absolute legend Alex Trebek as he starts his fight with pancreatic cancer. God's speed my friend https://t.co/W0JJnlS6LY
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) March 6, 2019Dr. Mehmet Oz urged Trebek to 'stay strong.'
I'm saddened to hear about Alex Trebek's stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Stay strong, friend. ❤️ https://t.co/oi3RvVZVCQ
— Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) March 6, 2019Others chimed in to offer their words of encouragement.
Robin & I are sending all of our love and prayers to Alex Trebek. He's one strong guy and will fight this! https://t.co/nXy41nxaZT
— Dr. Phil (@DrPhil) March 6, 2019We are all pulling for Alex Trebek who just revealed he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He vows to fight this and to keep working. We're with you, Alex.
— David Muir (@DavidMuir) March 6, 2019
I just want to say to Alex Trebek I know you can kick cancers ass. You are the true daily double and the ultimate Jeopardy! champion in my eyes.
Lots of positive energy coming your way from so many sir.
Alex Trebek is hands down the person I've seen on my TV the most over the years and @Jeopardy is one of my favorite shows ever. Pulling for you Alex! #fuckcancerhttps://t.co/eGIXaR3Jo2
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) March 6, 2019Sending best wishes to Alex Trebek, aka Alex Lebek, host of RiddleQuest pic.twitter.com/1CYARVlsil
— Arthur Read (@arthurpbs) March 6, 2019Trebek announced the news himself in a video posted on YouTube.
In the video message, Trebek said he wanted the news about his health to come directly from him and wanted to be 'open and transparent' with his viewers about his diagnosis. He said he received the news this week.
Pat Sajak And Alex Trebek Trade Place In 1997
'Normally the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I am going to fight this and keep working,' Trebek triumphantly declared.
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Famed 'Jeopardy!' winner Ken Jennings offered his support to Trebek as well. '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,' he wrote in part. 'I hope that's a comfort.'
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.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) March 6, 2019Actor Ken Jeong tweeted that he's sending 'all my love, thoughts and prayers' to Trebek.
Sending all my love, thoughts and prayers to Alex Trebek.
You are my hero. ❤️❤️??pic.twitter.com/CcXhVtqUT8
Chris Harrison, host of 'The Bachelor,' offered his prayers as well, from one host to another.
Thinking and praying for fellow game show host and absolute legend Alex Trebek as he starts his fight with pancreatic cancer. God's speed my friend https://t.co/W0JJnlS6LY
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) March 6, 2019Dr. Mehmet Oz urged Trebek to 'stay strong.'
I'm saddened to hear about Alex Trebek's stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Stay strong, friend. ❤️ https://t.co/oi3RvVZVCQ
— Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) March 6, 2019Others chimed in to offer their words of encouragement.
Robin & I are sending all of our love and prayers to Alex Trebek. He's one strong guy and will fight this! https://t.co/nXy41nxaZT
— Dr. Phil (@DrPhil) March 6, 2019We are all pulling for Alex Trebek who just revealed he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He vows to fight this and to keep working. We're with you, Alex.
— David Muir (@DavidMuir) March 6, 2019I just want to say to Alex Trebek I know you can kick cancers ass. You are the true daily double and the ultimate Jeopardy! champion in my eyes.
Lots of positive energy coming your way from so many sir.
Alex Trebek is hands down the person I've seen on my TV the most over the years and @Jeopardy is one of my favorite shows ever. Pulling for you Alex! #fuckcancerhttps://t.co/eGIXaR3Jo2
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) March 6, 2019Sending best wishes to Alex Trebek, aka Alex Lebek, host of RiddleQuest pic.twitter.com/1CYARVlsil
— Arthur Read (@arthurpbs) March 6, 2019Trebek announced the news himself in a video posted on YouTube.
In the video message, Trebek said he wanted the news about his health to come directly from him and wanted to be 'open and transparent' with his viewers about his diagnosis. He said he received the news this week.
Pat Sajak And Alex Trebek Trade Place In 1997
'Normally the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I am going to fight this and keep working,' Trebek triumphantly declared.
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