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On Friday night, the final “Jeopardy!” episode that was hosted by Alex Trebek before his death aired. Prior to the episode airing, “Wheel Of Fortune” host Pat Sajak spoke out to pay.
- July 29 (UPI) -Sony Pictures Television told USA Today in a statement that Alex Trebek, 80, of Jeopardy!and Pat Sajak, 73, and Vanna White, 63, of Wheel of Fortune are returning to Los Angeles.
- Nov 09, 2020 So what did Pat Sajak and Vanna White have to say about the tragic passing of Alex Trebek? According to Page Six, the Wheel of Fortune host took to Twitter on Nov. 8, 2020, to share his feelings.
- Age: Pat Sajak is 67. Alex Trebek is 73 years old. ALEX TREBEK IS 73 YEARS OLD. HE IS FIVE YEARS OLDER THAN JIM LEYLAND. He has had two heart attacks. My god, what have we done? Sajak, you monster.
- The last two “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by legendary host Alex Trebek are set to air tonight and tomorrow night. In anticipation for these episodes, “Wheel Of Fortune” hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White are speaking out to discuss the legacy that Trebek left behind before passing away at the age of 80 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak are both famous for the same thing: Being the longtime hosts of two of the most popular game shows on television. Trebek first popped up on Jeopardy! in 1984 and over the years 'has become one of television's most enduring and iconic figures, engaging millions of viewers worldwide with his impeccable delivery of 'answers and questions,' according to the show's website.
As for Sajak, History notes that '[i]n 1981, Wheel of Fortune's creator, Merv Griffin (who also developed ... Jeopardy!, which debuted in 1964) tapped Sajak to take over hosting duties from Chuck Woolery for a network daytime version of Wheel.' In the time since Trebek and Sajak first took on their hosting duties, the two have earned countless honors (like the many awards that both the Jeopardy! host and Wheel of Fortune host have won and been nominated for), set records, and enamored endless viewers.
Considering these two have so much in common, fans are surely curious if the two are friends or merely peers. Frankly, we're sure plenty of people would be shocked and disappointed if they turned out to be foes. So what's the truth about Trebek and Sajak's relationship?
Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak aren't exactly friends, but 'they're not enemies either'
Considering the fact that Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak are two of the most iconic game show hosts on television, you might think that they are buddies. Unfortunately, that's not exactly the case. The Week noted in April 2013 that the pair 'aren't friends,' but added that 'they're not enemies either.'
The Wheel of Fortune star explained the nature of their relationship to the outlet, saying, 'We get along fine, but we're not in the same bowling league.' Fair enough. Granted, we have to admit that we'd be thrilled if they did, indeed, lace up their bowling shoes each Thursday night to throw strikes and spares together.
That being said, while they may never play casual sports together, Sajak was willing to send out a message of support when Trebek revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2019. At the time, Sajak tweeted (via USA Today) that he and his family were 'deeply saddened to hear of Alex Trebek's struggle with cancer.'
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'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,' Sajak continued. 'We, and the entire country, are pulling for you, Alex.'
Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak are two of television’s most famous game show hosts, both having hosted their respective shows, Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, for nearly 40 years.
Sadly, Trebek died on Sunday, Nov. 8, following a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. And now, the Wheel of Fortune host has issued a statement about his colleague’s death.
Pat Sajak reacted to Alex Trebek’s death in a statement on Twitter
Jeopardy!‘s Twitter account announced Trebek’s death around 12:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 8. The statement said the host died earlier that morning. He was 80 years old.
“Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the tweet read. “Thank you, Alex.”
In an expanded statement on Jeopardy.com, the show confirmed that new episodes of Jeopardy! will air through Christmas 2020. There is no new information as of yet in regards to a replacement for Trebek on the show.
“Alex was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, and he continued to host Jeopardy! for the next 18 months,” the website’s statement read. “Throughout that time, Alex was open and public about his battle with cancer. Jeopardy! episodes hosted by Alex will air through December 25, 2020 (his last day in the studio was October 29). The show is not announcing plans for a new host at this time.”
As for Sajak, the 76-year-old posted a rare tweet commenting on Trebek’s passing.
“Alex Trebek’s courage, grace and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him,” he tweeted. “A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.”
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Were Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek friends?
Sajak started hosting Wheel of Fortune in 1981, and Trebek started hosting Jeopardy! three years later in 1984.
While neither Sajak nor Trebek ever claimed to be the closest of friends, the two shared a positive working and personal friendship throughout their tenures as two of cable television’s longest-standing game show hosts.
Both of the hosts have won multiple Emmy Awards for their work. Trebek won the Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host seven times throughout his career. Sajak won the same category three times. Both of the hosts received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 2011. No doubt, two people who had such similar and unique experiences and successes in their careers had a lot they could bond over.
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Of course, the Canadian-born Jeopardy! host bonded with countless people throughout his storied career, particularly the contestants on his show.
Ken Jennings—whose record-breaking run on the show has led to him now being a consulting producer for the series—also reacted to Trebek’s passing on Twitter.
“Alex wasn’t just the best ever at what he did,” he wrote. “He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I’m grateful for every minute I got to spend with him.”
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Jennings echoed Sajak’s sentiment on the impact of Trebek’s career in a follow-up tweet that read, “Thinking today about his family and his Jeopardy! family—which, in a way, included millions of us.”
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Trebek will surely be missed.