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A news item involving Alex Trebek was featured on Wikipedia's Main Page in the In the news section on 8 November 2020.

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Art Fleming

Art Fleming, Trebek's predecessor, also died from pancreatic cancer. ^[1] -- 70.31.205.108 (talk) 10:42, 11 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ Effie Orfanides (8 March 2019). "Art Fleming, Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy' Predecessor, Died From Same Illness 2 Weeks After Diagnosis". heavy.

"George Trebek" listed at Redirects for discussion

A discussion is taking place to address the redirect George Trebek. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2021 April 30#George Trebek until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. -- Tamzin (they/she) | o toki tawa mi. 13:42, 30 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

About Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek also filmed the commercial break Phonics Game according to YouTube video. [[1]]

War metaphors

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...after a 20-month battle

Is it really necessary to use war metaphors about cancer in an encyclopedia? Medical professionals don't use war metaphors when they talk about cancer.

--Mortense (talk) 12:38, 8 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Effie Orfanides (8 March 2019). "Art Fleming, Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy' Predecessor, Died From Same Illness 2 Weeks After Diagnosis". heavy.

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