Trebek was a positive light on set, and madeJeopardy!feel like more than just a game show.
In March 2019, Trebekrevealed on YouTubethat he was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
No explanation was needed.
Thattearjerking moment is just one in a millionthat shows Trebek has unknowingly touched the lives of fans all over.
America’s sweetheart and TV legend Lucille Ball helped secure Trebek’s role on Jeopardy!
We can’t imagineJeopardy!without Trebek’s infamous funny quips and matter-of-fact personality.
But the late actress Lucille Ball played a major hand in making Trebek a household name.
Griffin got on board with Ball’s suggestion, and the rest is history(viaCheatSheet).
