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Alex Trebek Suffers Heart Attack

Posted Dec 11th 2007 2:10PM by TMZ Staff

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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61. Get well soon. Your Jeopardy show is great and you as the host couldn"t be better. Enjoy your Christmas and we'll be looking forward to seeing you in the New Year. By the way, had a chrush on you when you were younger and now that I'm a senior I still do. Take care.

Posted at 3:55PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Dorothy

62. Get well soon and may God bless you.

Posted at 3:55PM on Dec 11th 2007 by John

63. My family's thoughts and prayers for a full & speedy recovery are with you. You bring so much joy into so many lives...as Spock says, "Live Long & Prosper"
Stephanie

Posted at 9:32PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Stephanie

64. Take care Alex! I watch and learn from your show regularly. You are "Simply The Best!"

Posted at 3:59PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Carlton

65. 7PM won't be the same for my husband and I who look forward to see who can answer the most questions? You are the best, so you better heed our prayers and get well and be back soon.

Posted at 3:58PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Betty&Chas

66. I will be Praying for you and your family. You will be just fine. YOU are the game show. You are very respected for your being host. Take care and will be happy when you return on the game show.
Art

Posted at 4:01PM on Dec 11th 2007 by ArtMcv

67. Get well from all of us!

Including...MALCOLM!

Posted at 5:14PM on Dec 11th 2007 by James

68. ALEX, GET BETTER QUICK !!! JEOPARDY AND YOUR FANS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU....

Posted at 4:00PM on Dec 11th 2007 by HELEN

69. WWW.ROYALCROWNKENNELS.NET

Posted at 5:02PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Lance Pace

70. Oh, and don't let Rossi Moreale take your job ("You wagered 4,500 Jeopardy Dollars! You lose everything but leave with LOTS OF LOVE!") Or Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, Pat Bullard, Patrick Wayne, or Blake Emmons.

Posted at 5:23PM on Dec 11th 2007 by J

71. Ever since we were in diapers, we've learned everything we've ever needed to know fom Alex Trebek. Ge well soon, buddy. We need our daily dose of Jeopardy.

Love,
Friends of Jeopardy at UT

Posted at 5:30PM on Dec 11th 2007 by DoubleJeopardy

72. Dear Alex, we are saying prayers for you and God Bless. You are such an inspiration to e-1 and we all miss you. Take your time to recover. Again, we love you

Barb

Posted at 4:02PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Barb D.

73. God BLess you and your family and we are all pulling for you to recover and just take your time. The show won't be the same without you but you come first. Rest well and take care.

Barb

Posted at 4:05PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Barb D.

74. What is a Quarter Pounder w Cheese. Heart attacks of $600 Alex.

Posted at 4:06PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Mikey

75. Watch your show every PM.........praying for you to be totally healed very soon.

You are special to many!

Posted at 4:15PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Alabama

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