Alex Trebek was undoubtedly one of themost famous and beloved game show hostsever.
for 37 years until his death, perBusiness Insider.
The international icon was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on July 22, 1940.
He studied at the University of Ottawa before beginning his career as a journalist for the CBC.
where he hosted more than 8,000 episodes, per the show’swebsite.
You might be surprised to find out just how much Trebek was worth at the time of his death.
In 1984, he shot two episodes for a potential “Jeopardy!”
revival, and it wasn’t long before the show got picked up once more.
The show only grew in popularity after Trebek came on as host.
Trebek shot five “Jeopardy!”
While “Jeopardy!”
Just when we thought we couldn’t love him more rest in peace Mr. Trebek!
