Alex Trebek’s wife says it was a ‘blessing’ to see love from fans before husband’s death

Alex Trebek’s wife Jean has spoken candidly about her husband’s death and lasting legacy in her first interview, calling it a “blessing” that the Jeopardy! host was able to experience the love from his fans before his passing.

Jean, who was married to the game-show host for 30 years before his death from pancreatic cancer on 8 November 2020, reflected on her husband’s role as a beloved celebrity during an interview withToday’s Savannah Guthrie for a new special called Inspiring America: The 2021 Inspiration List.