family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brayden Smith.

He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant.

Our deepest condolences go out to Brayden’s family.

Brayden Smith smiling on Jeopardy!

He will be missed."

Sending prayers to your family…“Another simply stated, “He was a wonderful and engaging contestant.

I’m so sorry to learn about his passing.”

Brayden Smith head tilted in tie and blue sweater

Donations can be made online via credit card or by mail and are tax-deductible.

Donations are already rolling in.

“It has been nonstop,” Debbie said.

Brayden Smith smiling

“We just had no idea how far out Brayden’s run onJeopardy!went.

Small donations from as little as $2 up to high amounts.”

Brayden Smith was humble about his Jeopardy!

Brayden Smith speaking

experience

Hopefully, the fund will help others live out their own dreams just like Smith did onJeopardy!.

“He didn’t even want me telling anyone he was onJeopardy!

even after it was going to be shown on the air.

He didn’t want me telling anybody, but I did anyway.”

“That was exciting news.”