Alex Trebek Suffers Heart Attack

TMZ has learned that "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has suffered a heart attack. I'll take medical emergencies for $1000!

A rep for the show confirms to TMZ the 67-year-old host had a minor heart attack but is "resting comfortably." We're told he will be back in the studio for the show's next scheduled tapings in January.

Trebek, who was born Giorgi Suka-Alex Trebek, has been the host of "Jeopardy!" since September of 1984.

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31. I'm a whore.

Posted at 3:01PM on Dec 11th 2007 by What's Wrong With You?

32. Get Well Soon Alex........... We are praying for you....

Posted at 3:06PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Netta

33. Sorry to hear about this. I love Jeopardy!! I've watched it since I was little. I don't know 3/4 of the answers but love to watch anyway. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery.

Posted at 3:18PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Sandie

34. Alex Trebek is such an American staple, even if he is a Canadian! He is truly is loved and respected. It just wouldn't be TV w/o Jeopardy.

Dear Dear Alex, May you heal quickly. We are all pulling for you.

Lots of Love from Southern California!

Posted at 3:15PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Surferess

35. Get well soon

Posted at 3:17PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Bobbie

36. Pretend you know how to get better.

Posted at 3:34PM on Dec 11th 2007 by I nailed her, twice!

37. I'll take over.
Signed,

Will Ferrell
p.s. Burt Reynolds and Sean Connery will be my first guest contestants.

Posted at 4:34PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Will

38. Alex,we miss you already and hope that your okay.We want you to take as much time as you need.We dont want all those questions to hurt your head.(haha)But we are thinking about you and your in our prayers.

Posted at 3:08PM on Dec 13th 2007 by TyTylicous94

39. My best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. Your program is the highlight of my evening TV watching.

Posted at 3:20PM on Dec 11th 2007 by phil

40. Hang in there Sir Alex......don't understand why TMZ has to make a joke about a man having a heart attack....go figure

Posted at 3:21PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Sam

41. Get well soon Alex !

Posted at 4:27PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Karyn Ann

42. Man up Trebek! Seriously, you ARE jeopardy. The show would be nothing without your charm and smiling Canadian-bred face. I wish you good health and blessings. Looking forward to your return in the New Year.
Stagefuel.

Posted at 5:21AM on Dec 14th 2007 by Stagefuel

43. Hello Alex, You are like family. I am rocked by your "slight heart attack" and only can wish you a total and complete recovery. Please ease back some. I am the same age you are and it is hard to say "Whoa, old boy/girl" As long as we feel able we want to do and do some more. I will put you into my prayers. You are such a warm and capable person. I salute you! JackieBrundige

Posted at 11:29AM on Dec 18th 2007 by Jackolyn

44. Hey Pal , Get well soon . I've been watching the show for so long I feel I know you well enough to call you pal .

Posted at 3:41PM on Dec 11th 2007 by David L.

45. TMZ has no class

Alex is a class act, can't recall any bad press with the guy. I love Jeopardy, I actually learned english watching it...knew of the questions, but had a hard time reading the answers.

Posted at 3:26PM on Dec 11th 2007 by pimp

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