Over the years, Daytime Emmy Award winner Alex Trebek has become synonymous with “Jeopardy!” The longtime host has earned the trust and admiration of countless viewers across the nation.
The widespread love for Trebek means the personal news he shared on YouTube today came hard for “Jeopardy!” fans.
“I have some news to share with all of you, and it’s in keeping with my longtime policy of being open and transparent with our “Jeopardy!” fan base,” said Trebek.
He explained that he wanted to make this announcement himself to prevent fans from reading or hearing “some overblown or inaccurate reports” in regard to his health.
“Just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer,” shared Trebek.
While the news he broke was devastating, the 78-year-old’s message maintained a surprisingly positive tone delivered in true game show host form.