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Desmond Doss
Saved dozens in battle, but Trebek has saved thousands struggling with health problems by serving as a source of strength and providing entertaining and educational content that has brightened the days of millions.
Alex Trebek battled this cancer for 2 years.
Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
Trebek has recieved this award 7 times for his work on Jeopardy!
Daytime Emmy Award
These traits made Trebek one of the most admired game show hosts.
collected personality, kindness, openness, appreciation, and warmth.
Jesse Owens
did great things for athletics, but his impact was more narrow than Alex Trebek’s, who helped educate and civically engage millions of Americans, helping maintain and preserve our democracy.
Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for this many seasons.
37
Americanism Award
This broadcasting corporation is where Alex Trebek began his television career.
CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Neil Armstrong
was the first to step on the moon, but thousands worked together to achieve that goal, people such as engineers, controllers, operators, and officers should also be honored.
"Take your job seriously, but don't take _______ too seriously." -Alex Trebek
Yourself
Trebek has done this more than anyone else.
Host a game show episode (8200)
The title of Alex Trebek's autobiography.
The Answer Is . . . : Reflections on My Life
Sojourner Truth
did not reach as many people during the abolitionist movement as Alex Trebek did during his time as host of Jeopardy!
Trebek's donations and contributed total this much money.
$10 million
Trebek has influenced government through this means.
Educating millions of people, allowing them to make more informed decisions when engaging in political participation.
The first American game show Alex Trebek hosted.
The Wizard of Odds