Photos: Alex Trebek throughout the years

He lived an extraordinary life

Jack Roskopp, Social Media Producer

Published: January 5, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Tags: Alex Trebek, Death, Jeopardy, Cancer

Alex Trebek’s final week of “Jeopardy!” episodes are on this week, with the final one he filmed airing Friday.

Trebek, the iconic longtime host, lost his battle with cancer and died Nov. 8, 2020.

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Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020

Trebek was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, and he continued to host the game show for 18 months. In honor of the legendary TV host and his final episodes, here are a few photos of Trebek from throughout his years. He will always be missed.

Monty Hall, Peter Tomarken, Bob Eubanks, Chuck Woolery and Alex Trebek pose at the Ritz Carlton in Pasadena for the Game Show Network in 2002. (Photo by Jon Soohoo/WireImage) (2002 WireImage.com)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 20: Amy Poehler and Alex Trebek attend the Academy of Television's 19th annual Hall of Fame induction gala at Beverly Hills Hotel on January 20, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (2010 Jason LaVeris)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Alex Trebek attends the 71st Annual Peabody Awards on May 21, 2012 in New York, United States. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic) (2012 D Dipasupil)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 28: Whoopi Goldberg and Alex Trebek pose backstage at the hit musical "Hamilton" on Broadway at The Richard Rogers Theater on July 28, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) (2015 Bruce Glikas)

Rest in peace to a legend.

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Jack Roskopp

Jack is a Digital Content Editor with a degree in creative writing and French from Western Michigan University. He specializes in writing about movies, food and the latest TV shows.

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