COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) On a Facebook post from Jeopardy! Alex Trebek gives insight to his battle against pancreatic cancer.
"Now, just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. 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. 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 released that statement online.
The 78-year-old game show host has been a part of the show since its start in 1984, and has recorded close to 8,000 episodes.
He will continue to host the show for the time being.
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