Alex Trebek’s daughter Nicky reveals she has not watched Jeopardy! since her father’s death in November: ‘To me it was his show’
Alex Trebek’s daughter Nicky revealed she has not tuned in to watch Jeopardy! since her father’s death four months ago, after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
The late TV icon’s 55-year-old daughter and former employee of the classic game show made the admission to Gayle King on Tuesday’s episode of CBS This Morning.
‘I have not watched one, my family haven’t watched any at all. When I resigned from the show in November just after he passed before Thanksgiving,’ she explained of her decision.
Too fresh: Alex Trebek’s daughter Nicky revealed she has not tuned in to watch Jeopardy! since her father’s death four months ago, after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Nicky, who Alex shared with his ex-wife Elaine Trebek Kares, continued: ‘It was his show and it’s difficult for me to carry on in this show.’
Since her dad’s final episode aired in January after hosting the program for a record-breaking 37 years, a number of guest hosts have stepped up to fill Alex’s spot behind the podium.
Meanwhile, the Every Beat of Your Heart singer has been working to keep her father’s memory alive by teaming up with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s virtual Purple Stride Walk.
Carrying on dad’s legacy: The late TV icon’s 55-year-old daughter and former employee of the classic game show made the admission to Gayle King on Tuesday’s episode of CBS This Morning
She went on to recall participating in the ‘incredible’ event with her dad, who she noted was surrounded by other survivors telling their stories, two years ago.
‘It was mind-blowing to see how many people were there and the Jeopardy! family. I am wearing my Team Alex hat from that day. It was mind-blowing,’ she said.
She added, ‘I just want to carry on his legacy, honor his fight. It’s really hard to explain, that day was something that at that time I think we all still thought he was gonna beat it. It was one of those things where he is invincible and so extraordinary and so many things he does in life and it was just, I’m not sure how to put it into words.’
Raising awareness of pancreatic cancer: The singer has been actively working to keep her father’s memory alive by creating a team for PanCAN’s virtual Purple Stride Walk
Before explaining how others can participate in this year’s Purple Stride Walk on May 1, Nicky said she was called to create a team ‘to raise awareness for other families and other people struggling with the disease.’
She is currently aiming to raise $222,222, and is currently at $3,830.
On her PanCAN page, she wrote: ‘I invite you to join my team, Team Nicky Trebek, and on May 1, 2021, be part of PurpleStride LA. It’s a virtual walk so you can participate however you want, from wherever you are.’
Beloved: Alex, who passed at the age of 80, was also survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean, and their two children, Matthew and Emily
Alex, who passed at the age of 80 after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was also survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean, and their two children, Matthew and Emily.
He hosted more than 8,000 episodes of Jeopardy! over the span of 37 seasons, which earned him seven Daytime Emmy Awards.
The show’s fixture had been contracted to host Jeopardy! until 2022.