Alex Trebek's wife said it was a "huge inspiration" during his fight against cancer

Jean Trebek opens on the "magnificent" aspect unexpectedly of the last years of the host.


BelovedDanger!hostAlex Trebekdied last November at the age of 80. He is firstshared his diagnosis ofStep 4 Pancreas Cancer with the public in March 2019, which he was doing everything that was in his power better the disease and standing behind theDanger!Lutrin as long as he was capable. The star continues to work and died a few days after recording its final episode. Now, for the first time since Alex's death, his widowJean Trebekopens on its battle of cancer and its last years. Read it to learn what it has said to become a "huge inspiration" so that it continues its treatment and for the more future of the show, checkIt's up to whom fans want to succeed Alex Trebek as a host ofDanger!

John gives his first television interview since Alex's death.

Jean Trebek on Today
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The episode of Wednesday ofToday,Savannah Guthriethe previewsit with Jean, which is part of a special primetime calledInspiring america.

Presentation of a clip of the interview, Guthrie promised that the conversation would affect "the heartbreaking loss of her husband of 30, the precious moments of their life together and the incredible grace and the strength Alex showed throughout His battle with cancer. "

The complete conversation will be broadcast on NBC on May 1 to 8 hours. And, with spotlights on other people with positive impact on their communities and the world.

For more information on the late host, here isAlex Trebek gives an "incredible speech" in one of his lastDanger! Episodes.

There was a surprisingly "magnificent" aspect of Alex's cancer trip.

Alex Trebek at 2019 Daytime Emmys
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John told Guthrie in the preview extract that she and Alex were surprised by the amount of support and love that was happening after making his public diagnosis.

"I think one of the beautiful things, the blessing that came, if you can call it a blessing - Was it really to see the workforce of the love and admiration he has given to the world, "she continued. "And some people, you know, you do not see that while you are still incarnated. You can not really attend all the love that people feel for you."

She also indicated that this support was something that motivated the host throughout her treatment.

"And I know it was, in itself, a huge inspiration for Alex," added John.

For another star, we recently said goodbye, hereJohn Travolta shares one of the most difficult things about the loss of Kelly Preston.

This touchDanger!Tribute meant a lot to Alex.

Dhruv Gaur Final Jeopardy tribute to Alex Trebek
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United States todayreports that Jean also reflecteda candyDanger!moment where a competitor used the show to honor Alex.

In an episode of November 2019,Dhruv GaurAbandoned the obtaining of his last question in danger properly and simply written: "What ... we [heart] you Alex", on his screen.

After his revelation, the host became visibly emotional, but always managed to crack a joke.

"It's very nice of you, thank you. It cost you $ 1,995. You left with $ 5," says Alex on the air. "OKAY."

Look at Gaul's message,Jean told Guthrie, "When this candidate wrote that, you know, you could see him, like" Oh, do not make me cry here but I love him. "And I think it meant the world to him."

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Alex said Jean "kept [him] alive".

Alex and Jean Trebek in 2019
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Trebeks were married for 30 years when Alex passed. They were introduced by a mutual friend in 1988 and walked in the alley in 1990. The couple shared a son and a girl, Matthew and Emily.

Talk toPeopleIn July 2020, Alex said, "She kept me alive. If it was not for Jean, I would have put me out of it a long time ago."

The host also wrote about his wife and their relationship in his brief,The answer is ... Reflections on my life,as reported by the grip.

"Sometimes you look at something, you look for someone and you know," wrote Alex. "With Jeanie that's how it was. I did not look for love. But I recognized a level of intestine that was here someone who would complete me as a human being."

For a significant moment of a celebrity with the star pie, here is Ryan Reynolds shares the last conversation he had with Alex Trebek .


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