Alex Trebek speaks during a rehearsal before a taping of Jeopardy! Power Players Week at DAR Constitution Hall on April 21, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) The final episodes of Jeopardy!
taped by the late host Alex Trebek air this week and he had some touching final words for his audience during Monday's show.
Trebek filmed his last episodes in October before he died the following month at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.On Monday, Trebek opened the show by reminding viewers of his message around Thanksgiving when he asked people to take a moment to give thanks for all the blessings they enjoy.