Alex Trebek dead at 80 Sudbury’s Alex Trebek was the face of knowledge itself for three generations of television watchers. He has died at age 80. The iconic host of the syndicated TV quiz show Jeopardy! had read nearly half a million trivia answers over 37 seasons. Author: Fargo Orbit The Fargo Orbit delivers science and aerospace news from a vantage point in the centre of North America. View all posts by Fargo Orbit