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Alex Trebek (1940–2020)

LET'S START WITH the answer: the traits Alex Trebek displayed during his fight with pancreatic cancer.

What are courage, grace, humility and optimism?

For 36 years, millions of fans played along with the genial, dapper host, who died peacefully November 8 at his home with Jean, his wife of 30 years, and family at his side. Even though the news was long expected, his passing is a shock, leaving a void in our daily TV routine.

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