{"id":268858,"date":"2019-03-06T16:53:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T23:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1021410"},"modified":"2019-03-06T16:53:00","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T23:53:00","slug":"alex-trebeks-famous-colleagues-send-support-after-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kidn\/music-news\/alex-trebeks-famous-colleagues-send-support-after-cancer-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Trebek’s Famous Colleagues Send Support After Cancer Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alex Trebek<\/strong>‘s friends and colleagues are coming out in full force to send their well wishes to the beloved Jeopardy!<\/em> host.<\/p>\n

Trebek revealed in a video on Wednesday that he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer<\/a>. The 78-year-old spoke to the camera in his same game show tone that has made him one of the most revered hosts out there.<\/p>\n

He said he wanted to make a public statement via video in order to stay true to “my longtime policy of being open and transparent with our Jeopardy!<\/em> fan base.”<\/p>\n

“I’m going to fight this. I’m going to keep working,” he said to the camera.<\/p>\n

Trebek explained that the “prognosis for this is not very encouraging,” but he’s hoping to beat the odds.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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He continued, “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.”<\/p>\n

In pure Trebek form, he quipped at the end of the video, “Truth told, I have to! Because under the terms of my contract, I have to host Jeopardy!<\/em> for three more years! So help me.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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A Message from Alex Trebek: pic.twitter.com\/LbxcIyeTCF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Many of his fellow television colleagues heeded his calls for help. Trebek was immediately swarmed with positive and loving messages on social media about his influence on TV and people’s lives as a whole.<\/p>\n

Trebek has been at the helm of the show since 1984 and his current contract runs until 2022.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Jeopardy! <\/em>record holder Ken Jennings<\/strong> wrote on Twitter, “One thing I know<\/a> 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.”<\/p>\n

Jennings said in a subsequent tweet, “And I hope some very good L.A. oncologists are getting ready to have their mispronunciations corrected.”<\/p>\n

Tournament of Champions winners Alex Jacob<\/strong> and Buzzy Cohen paid tribute<\/a><\/strong> to the host as well as celebrities like Chris Harrison<\/a><\/strong>, Ike Barinholtz<\/strong>, Pat Sajak<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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I’m actually not sure if it should be its or it’s, and in such a case pronouns don’t really matter, so let me put it this way: Alex, kick pancreatic cancer’s ass!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Thinking and praying for fellow game show host and absolute legend Alex Trebek as he starts his fight with pancreatic cancer. God\u2019s speed my friend https:\/\/t.co\/W0JJnlS6LY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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The Sajak family is deeply saddened to hear of Alex Trebek\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pat Sajak (@patsajak) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Alex Trebek is hands down the person I’ve seen on my TV the most over the years and @Jeopardy<\/a> is one of my favorite shows ever. Pulling for you Alex! #fuckcancer<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/eGIXaR3Jo2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Sending all my love, thoughts and prayers to Alex Trebek.<\/p>\n

You are my hero. \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f??pic.twitter.com\/CcXhVtqUT8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Austin Tyler Rogers (@austintylerro) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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My heart sinks. Few things have changed the course of my life the way this man and this show has. As I\u2019ve come to know him there is nothing but love, respect, and admiration. Alex your whole jeopardy family is behind you. #TheRealJeopardyAllStar<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/5sYsJnqo9l<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Buzzy Cohen (@buzztronics) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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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! https:\/\/t.co\/D9PqihFJUh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brad Rutter (@bradrutter) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Our hearts go out to you, #Alextrebek<\/a>, a member of our Disney-ABC family for so long. We admire your courage and determination, and in the words of Winston Churchill: \u201cnever, never, never, never give up!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert Iger (@RobertIger) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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God bless Alex Trebek. Prayers up. https:\/\/t.co\/55QVRW49L3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Smart money says Alex Trebek beats this damned thing. ? https:\/\/t.co\/YBP7MBSeBz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ted Allen (@TheTedAllen) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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In re: Alex Trebek: A dear friend of my wife’s was diagnosed with the same illness in May of 2017. Same six-month prognosis. She attended our wedding a year later and we’re seeing her again next month. Miracles do happen.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Peter Sagal (@petersagal) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Just saw a video from @Jeopardy<\/a> Host Alex Trebek….announcing he has Pancreatic Cancer. @Jeopardy<\/a> was my Momma\u2019s favorite show ever. Saddened right now. Just wanted to extend my thoughts and prayers to Trebek, wishing him all the best.#DontEverGiveUp<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Alex Trebek is one of my all-time favorite people. I’ve loved being around him. pic.twitter.com\/9mCRMlucvU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) March 6, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Our thoughts go out to Trebek and his family at this time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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