Big news for “Jeopardy!” fans. The taping of the show has been put on hold. Why? Alex Trebek is recovering from brain surgery!
Taping of the game show “Jeopardy!” has been suspended briefly while host Alex Trebek recovers from surgery to remove blood clots from his brain, Trebek and the show’s producer said Thursday.
Trebek, 77, who has hosted the quintessential American quiz for more than 33 years, said Thursday that he was diagnosed with the blood clots, a condition called subdural hematoma, in December after he suffered a bad fall in October.
Trebek released a video, explaining the situation. He tried to make it sound like SO NOT a big deal. I think his exact words were “slight medical problem,” but any kind of brain surgery is always a big deal in my book.
Alex underwent surgery in late December, but he’s already up and around. We’ll let him tell you the news… pic.twitter.com/5LOA4etPDK
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) January 4, 2018
He looks great. Glad the surgery was a success! According to the company, he should be back later this month to tape some more shows.
Sorry to hear this.. Good luck and God bless you Alex Trebek
— Atomicrick1 (@atomicrick1) January 5, 2018
I'll take amazing speedy recovery for 800 Alex.
— Patrick Stallings (@thepstall) January 5, 2018
HA!
Heartfelt wishes to Mr. Trebek and family for a speedy and thorough recovery.
— Carbon Monoxide (@CarbonMonoxid17) January 5, 2018
Wowzer. Wishing Trebek the best.
— alterfax (@AlterfaxJ) January 5, 2018
Best wishes Alex. Stay strong.
— Craig Reid (@ccmreid) January 5, 2018
— Connor Bible (@bibliomania94) January 5, 2018
Godspeed Alex
— Judy Masters (@judychris95) January 5, 2018
Get Well Fast Alex Trebek!
— PrinceS (@snooperprince) January 5, 2018
My best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.
— Gary Bolen (@garybolen) January 5, 2018
Best wishes Alex❤️👍🙏
— Dennis J Grocki (@DGrocki) January 5, 2018
Nothing but well wishes for Mr. Trebek! (BTW, he is 77 YEARS OLD. Can you believe that?)