Alex Trebek helmed "Jeopardy" since 1984, and his final episode aired posthumously in January. Sipa USA

Alex Trebek's wife Jean posts touching tribute one year after his death

By Megan Armstrong | Last updated Nov 8, 2021 4:32 PM ET

Monday (Nov. 8) marked one year since beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jean Trebek, his wife since 1990, posted an inspiring video in his memory filmed during "one of Alex's final days in the Jeopardy! studio" for The Compassion Project:

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Tributes to Trebek have been spreading online throughout the day, including from Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings:

Remembering the passing of the great Alex Trebek a year ago today. Alex was a legendary entertainer, philanthropist, and lover of life. We miss you, Alex.

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— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) November 8, 2021

One year after Alex Trebek’s passing, Ken Jennings reflects on what Alex meant to him and the special gift he received from Alex’s wife, Jean.

We miss you every day, Alex. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6hQkM4e4OH
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2021

Trebek helmed the iconic trivia game show since 1984, and his final episode aired posthumously in January.

Jeopardy!'s 38th season is currently airing with Bialik and Jennings splitting hosting duties through the end of 2021.

Megan Armstrong

Megan Armstrong (@megankarmstrong) is a writer whose work has appeared in places such as Billboard, GQ, Esquire, Bleacher Report, Uproxx, and others. Megan has also produced various podcasts and hosted a daily radio show at Mizzou. She grew up obsessed with sports — impressing adults by memorizing NFL statistics as a kindergartner — and grew into an obsession with music

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