Alex Trebek Pat Sajak
Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak are two of television’s most famous game show hosts, both having hosted their respective shows, Jeopardy! And Wheel of Fortune, for nearly 40 years. Sadly, Trebek died. Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy starting in 1984 and filmed almost up until his death in 2020, with his final episodes airing in 2021, while Pat Sajak started his ongoing stint as Wheel of Fortune host. Pat Sajak and Vanna White are remembering how Alex Trebek impacted their lives with special tributes on social media. The two are the long running hosts of Wheel of Fortune, which was taped in. 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 remembering how Alex Trebek impacted their lives with special tributes on social media.
The two are the long running hosts of Wheel of Fortune, which was taped in the studio right next door to Jeopardy!'s, and the two game shows have aired back to back on cable networks for years.
'Alex Trebek’s courage, grace and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him,' Pat wrote in his tribute on Twitter. 'A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers and countless viewers.'
He added that he 'was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.'
Vanna headed to Instagram for her tribute, sharing a throwback picture of the two on the Wheel of Fortune set together.
'I will cherish the many memories I have shared with Alex Trebek that date back well before either of our careers took off,' she wrote. 'I will always be in awe of the way he faced the battle he fought so valiantly, and I’m devastated to lose my longtime friend.'
Vanna added, 'My heart is with his family, friends, co-workers and fans. There will never be another Alex Trebek and he will truly be missed.'
Alex Trebek’s courage, grace and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him. A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) November 8, 2020
Alex sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep over the weekend. Many other celebs have shared tributes to the long-running host too...
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak mourned the death of fellow game show host Alex Trebek on Sunday, calling Trebek's death a 'tremendous loss.' Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for 36 years, and for most of that time, the show aired right alongside Wheel of Fortune. Trebek died at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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'Alex Trebek’s courage, grace, and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him,' Sajak tweeted Sunday afternoon. 'A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers, and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.' Sajak's co-star Vanna White also shared a tribute on Instagram, alongside photos of the trio together. 'I will cherish the many memories I have shared with Alex Trebek that date back well before either of our careers took off,' White wrote in part, later adding that there 'will never be another Alex Trebek and he will truly be missed.'
Alex Trebek’s courage, grace and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him. A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) November 8, 2020Trebek died with his family and close friends by his side Sunday morning. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and frequently kept fans up to date on every step of the battle. He continued hosting Jeopardy!, taping his last episodes on Oct. 29. His final episode will air on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Trebek hosted more than 8,200 Jeopardy! episodes, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Trebek is survived by his wife Jean and children Matthew, Emily, and Nicky. His family is asking for donations in his memory to be made to World Vision.
Sajak and Trebek became friends over the years, as they both anchored two American television institutions for more than 30 years each. After Trebek announced his cancer diagnosis, Sajak and his family reached out on Twitter. 'The Sajak family is deeply saddened to hear of Alex Trebek’s struggle with cancer. Our hearts go out to him and his family,' Sajak wrote at the time. '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.'
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Sajak and White were not the only game show hosts to reach out after Trebek's death. The Price Is Right host Drew Carey also shared his condolences on Twitter. Carey shared the Jeopardy! team's announcement, calling Trebek 'such a kind man' and 'truly a blessing to the world.'