# The Jeopardy thread \[was James Holzhauer\]\[contains spoilers\]

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**Tags:** reality-or-game-show\
**Created:** [April 17, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696 "2019-04-17T21:53:54Z")\
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> **[Alex Trebek, quintessential quizmaster as ‘Jeopardy!’ host for three decades,...](https://apple.news/A7vPefMY_Sj2LptKIZUPYYg)**
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> The Canadian-born broadcaster almost single-handedly made “Jeopardy!” one of the longest-lasting shows of its kind in TV history.

> **[Alex Trebek, quintessential quizmaster as ‘Jeopardy!’ host for three decades,...](https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/alex-trebek-quintessential-quizmaster-as-jeopardy-host-for-three-decades-dies-at-80/2020/11/08/519e43c0-21e9-11eb-a688-5298ad5d580a_story.html)**
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> The Canadian-born broadcaster almost single-handedly made “Jeopardy!” one of the longest-lasting shows of its kind in TV history.

Rest in peace, Alex. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.

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