Alex Trebek Says He's 'Not Afraid of Dying' as He Offers Update on Pancreatic Cancer Battle

"I’m not afraid of dying," Trebek said. "I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life … if it happens, why should I be afraid of that?"

While Trebek is trying to stay positive about the disease, he said that accepting death is hard for many. He said it was difficult “trying to be as optimistic as you can when the other person feels none of that … they feel only despair." Trebek continued, "And I don’t know if I was strong enough or intelligent enough to help alleviate that despair."

Praying for you! ❤️🙏❤️

Bless your heart Alex. 🙏❤️

What an amazing guy

If there is a God, please help Alex Trebek. He’s a treasure. Amen.

Awww, bless him 🙏❤🙏 Jeopardy

This makes me sad, Alex is a class act, not ready to see him go, his attitude on death is remarkable.

Not afraid...

Just be OK. I don't think the world could handle...

My family and I wish you the best, Mr. Trebek. You are a beacon of knowledge and a really cool person. Many gentle hugs to you.

Eating the souls of losing contestants helps

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Who's cutting onions for $1200 please....😭😭😭😭

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This just made me sad.

SuzyByrne I can't handle this right now

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freshalina

Poor Alex. Always loved him. I hope, regardless of when he passes, he doesn't suffer.

Blessings.

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TNsmartgal 😩😭😭😭😭

The man stares death in the face like a midweek Daily Double, Zero Fear.

He’s still alive and fighting! Let’s not count him out yet.

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Damn.

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“What is ‘Fearless?’”

ReaganGomez

ReaganGomez This breaks my heart.

rodimusprime 🥺🥺🥺

Geez, that sounds bad

More good news...great. (presses sarcasm button)

He even confronts death in the form of a question.

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LIVE IN SPLENDOR Mr. Trebek

A good and decent man. A life well lived. God speed.

Can I have 'Sad' for 2000

kathyfisher10 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Good to know since death is inevitable. If it weren't cancer–and it might not be–it'll certainly be something else.

Jesus Christ.

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