'Jeopardy!' Host, Alex Trebek Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Alex Trebek, iconic "Jeopardy" host, has announced he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
The host released an unlisted Youtube video Wednesday announcing his diagnosis.
The game show host said he fully intends to beat the low survival rates statistics for the disease.
"Just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer," Trebek said. "Now normally the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I'm going to fight this and I'm going to keep working. And with the love and support of my family and friends, and with the help of your prayers also, I plan to beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease," He said.
"Truth told, I have to, because under the terms of my contract I have to host Jeopardy for three more years! So help me, keep the faith, and we'll win. We'll get it done. Thank you," he added.
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak also tweeted support for Trebek.
The Canadian native has hosted the popular trivia game show since 1984.
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