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Subject: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: Claybricks on 06/24/12 at 2:32 pm

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Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Published: June 24, 2012 @ 11:57 am

Todd Cunningham

Alex Trebek, host of the game show "Jeopardy!," has been hospitalized and is under observation after suffering a mild heart attack Saturday.

Trebek, 71, was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is undergoing further testing, according to a statement from Sony Pictures Entertainment, which produces the show.

Also read: Alex Trebek 'Thinking About Retiring' From Jeopardy (Video)

Sony said Sunday that he was in good spirits and is expected to fully recover and be back at "Jeopardy!" when production begins taping in July for the new season, the show's 29th.

The Canadian-born Trebek has been the syndicated show's since 1984, and previously hosted game shows "High Rollers" and "Pitfall."


http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/alex-trebek-jeopardy-host-suffers-heart-attack-45356




Dan

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: LyricBoy on 06/24/12 at 3:20 pm

Survey SAID!

"It's a bad time to be a classic game show host..."  :-\\

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: warped on 06/24/12 at 4:34 pm

I think it's time for Alex to hang up the skates and enjoy retirement.

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: nally on 06/24/12 at 5:52 pm

This is kinda sad; I hope he'll be okay.

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 06/25/12 at 12:47 am

What is plaque occlusion?
:o

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: LyricBoy on 06/25/12 at 2:32 am


What is plaque occlusion?
:o


Clogged coronary artery.

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: Howard on 06/25/12 at 7:02 am


Survey SAID!

"It's a bad time to be a classic game show host..."  :-\\


Hope he recovers fast.

Subject: Re: Alex Trebek, 'Jeopardy!' Host, Suffers Heart Attack

Written By: Howard on 06/25/12 at 7:02 am


I think it's time for Alex to hang up the skates and enjoy retirement.


I agree.

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