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Alex Trebek breathed his last in November of 2020 at the age of 80 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer
Late television icon Alex Trebek was honoured at the Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday by First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The late host of Jeopardy! breathed his last in November of 2020 at the age of 80 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Trudeau was the first to go forth with the tribute alongside the host of
Good Morning America, Robin Roberts, comedian Ken Jeong and Dr. Jill Biden.
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Game show host Alex Trebek poses on the set of the Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament Show Taping on April 17, 2010 in Culver City, California.
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LOS ANGELES â The late Alex Trebek won a posthumous Daytime Emmy Award Friday night for best game show host. His children, Matt and Emily Trebek, accepted the award.
âWe are so honored to accept this award on behalf of our dad,â Matt Trebek said during the awards show on CBS. âFor as long as we can remember, he was always so proud to be a part of Jeopardy, to work on a show that was based on knowledge, risk, and that challenged people how to think. He loved every bit of it.â
Daytime Emmys salute late TV icons Alex Trebek, Larry King
The late Alex Trebek won as game show host and Jeopardy! earned game show honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards Friday night. Author: BETH HARRIS Associated Press Published: 10:48 PM EDT June 25, 2021 Updated: 10:48 PM EDT June 25, 2021
LOS ANGELES The Daytime Emmys turned into a love letter to Alex Trebek, honoring the beloved “Jeopardy!” host and the show seven months after his death.
Trebek won as game show host and Jeopardy! earned game show honors on Friday night.
ABC s “General Hospital” claimed four trophies, including best drama. Maurice Benard took lead actor honors for the third time as Sonny Corinthos.