Determined not to let his cancer diagnosis get in the way of his career, Alex Trebek continued to host the game show for its 36th year, until his passing on Sunday, November 8. The official Twitter page of Jeopardy! Posted: “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.” The father-of-two will be sorely missed by his beloved wife, Jean, and their two grown-up children. Emily, 27, and Matthew, 30, would have said their final goodbyes to their father, who was a seven-time Emmy Award winner. The accolades were … (full story)