Alex Trebek, the Canadian-born broadcaster who hosted the popular US game show Jeopardy! for more than 30 years, died yesterday at the age of 80. The TV legend had been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer since announcing the news back in March 2019.
News of his death spread quickly on social media and generated a huge outpouring of sympathy.
Mr. Trebek was born on July 22, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario. He was the son of George Trebek and Lucille Lagacé.
On his mother’s side, he is descended from some of the earliest European settlers in New France, including Vincent Renaud who was a soldier from La Rochelle, France.
Much of Mr. Trebek’s family tree on his mother’s side is available on the bilingual website Genealogy of Canada/Nos Origines.
to see her parents’ names, which are also hyperlinked.
The genealogical information and family trees on Genealogy of Canada/Nos Origines are provided by individuals. The information is usually accurate, but as with all genealogical research and online family trees, it should be confirmed with other sources. It should not be used as a primary source. Despite the English name of the website, the family trees on this site are primarily about people who lived in Quebec.
Alex Trebek fought the good fight. He will be missed by millions of his fans.
