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Alex Trebek Close To Tears After 'Jeopardy!' Contestant's Surprise Answer

LOS ANGELES (CBSNEWS.COM) — Fans of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek have been sending messages of love and support since the game show host revealed he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer earlier this year.

Alex Trebek
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But one man took the kind words a step further — and delivered a surprise answer during an episode of the game show that nearly brought the icon to tears.

Jeopardy! airs weekdays at 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on TXA 21.

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