Alex Trebek's Cancer Journey Eased By the Love of His Wife: 'My Heart Goes Out to Caregivers'

Alex Trebekhas gone through a lot since announcing he hasstage 4 pancreatic cancer: Several rounds of chemotherapy have left him depleted both physically and emotionally, andhe’s lost both his hair and his sense of taste. “Jeannie is wonderful,” he says in PEOPLE’s new cover story. “She cried of course this morning when she got the [good] news [about my tumors shrinking]. But it’s been a lot. It’s a lot of pressure.

Alex Trebek's Daughter Says Late Father Was 'Extraordinary' as She Watches His Final Jeopardy! Episode

Alex Trebek.Photo: Eric McCandless via Getty Images Alex Trebek’s daughter, Nicky Trebek, paid tribute to her late father as hisfinalJeopardy!episodeaired on Friday evening. Nicky — Trebek’s daughter from his marriage to ex-wife Elaine Trebek Kares — shared several posts on Instagram in honor of the special moment when Trebek took to the podium for the last time. “Jeopardy!Forever!” she wrote in a Facebook post that she later added to Instagram,captioningthe photo, “You were extraordinary!

Alex Trebek's Family and 'Jeopardy!' Donate Late Host's Wardrobe to Organization Helping the Homeless

Alex Trebek.Photo: Eric McCandless via Getty Images Alex Trebekis still giving back, months after his death due tostage four pancreatic cancer. Jeopardy!and Trebek’s family have donated more than a dozen of the longtime game show host’s signature suits toThe Doe Fund, an organization that provides paid work, housing, vocational training, continuing education and social services to underserved Americans with histories of addiction, homelessness and incarceration. In addition to 14 suits, the donation includes 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties, 25 polo shirts, 14 sweaters, nine sports coats, nine pairs of dress shoes, 15 belts, two parkas and three pairs of dress slacks, according to a release.

Alex Trebek's Kids and Larry King's Kids Accept Posthumous Awards for Their Late Dads at Daytime Emmys

Alex Trebek and Larry King.Photo: getty (2) Alex TrebekandLarry Kingboth won posthumous awards at Friday’sDaytime Emmy Awards, honors their respective children were happy to accept on their behalf. At the 48th annual awards show, Matt Trebek and Emily Trebek — Alex’s son and daughter — and Larry’s sons, Chance King and Cannon King, gave two of the evening’s most emotional speeches. Alex diedin November at the age of 80following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Alex Trebek's Longtime L.A. Mansion for Sale for $7M, Listed by His Real Estate Agent Daughter

Alex Trebek.Photo: Eric McCandless via Getty Images The late Alex Trebek’s longtime L.A. home has hit the market for $6.995 million more than a year after his death. TheJeopardy!host, who died on Nov. 8, 2020 at the age of 80 after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, lived in the same Studio City, Calif. home for nearly 30 years. Now, his daughter, L.A.-based real estate agentEmily Trebek, 29, is selling the homewhere he passed away peacefullyon behalf of his estate.