Alex Trebek: US celebrities wish "Jeopardy!" - star quick recovery
Canadian-American television presenter Alex Trebek, 78, enjoys cult status in the United States. Already since 1984, he presents the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!". Now he turned to his fan base with a most shocking message. In a video, he said, "I was diagnosed with advanced-stage pancreatic cancer this week." Although the diagnosis is "not very encouraging," the 78-year-old wants to fight. "With the love and support of my family and friends as well as your prayers, I plan to defeat the statistics of low survival." Many US stars follow his indirect request. They pray for him.
Building words of Shriver, Gad and Co.
Although Maria Shriver (63) does not know the "Jeopardy!" Presenter in person, for her, the man who has won four Emmys in the course of his career is "a TV legend." "This is so brave, so inspiring, so honest and even hopeful," she writes on Instagram about Trebek's published video. Like "millions of other people", Arnold Schwarzenegger's (71) still-wives and John F. Kennedy's niece also want to pray for the presenter. "Because I know that prayers are answered."
The thoughts of Josh Gad (38, "The Beauty and the Beast") are also with Trebek. On Twitter, the actor is confident that the 78-year-old will defeat the cancer. Colleague Brad Garrett (58, "All Love Raymond") also sends "Love and Power" to "the wonderful and kind" facilitator and his family.
Giving up is not an option
"I had the pleasure of seeing Alex Trebek live in action a few weeks ago," says Ice Nine Kills singer Spencer Charnas (33, "Stabbing In The Dark") of his encounter with the "Jeopardy!" Star , Personally, this was "even funnier and more charming" than on the screen. Via Twitter, he sends the TV presenter "best wishes on your way to recovery". Such also comes from actor LeVar Burton (62, "Spaceship Enterprise"). He asks God to give "Alex all the health and vitality" he needs now.
Even actor Dave Foley (56, "The Kids in the Hall") joins the quizmaster, calling him Twitter not only a "great and likable" but also a "most impressive" person. And that also shows in Trebek's work ethic. Despite serious illness, he wants to continue to moderate the TV program. "To be honest, I have to, too," jokes the 78-year-old at the end of the video clip. "My contract states that I am 'Jeopardy!' for another three years. "
