This person died in 2020 at age 80. He won six Emmys and a lifetime achievement award. He ran a leg of the Olympic torch relay in advance of the 1996 Games in Atlanta. He was an authoritative and unflappable fixture for millions of Americans. He had impeccable diction, and had a friendly rivalry with Pat Sajak. He hosted “Jeopardy!” for a record-setting 37 years. Today’s dead celebrity is Alex Trebek.

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In this episode, Famous & Gravy reframes Alex Trebek's story through the lens of mortality and cultural memory as part of a life lessons from celebrities and known for celebrity obituary podcast, with attention to narrative framing, persona shifts, and media influence. This episode offers a layered look at how we remember — and reinterpret — famous lives. This show explores smart pop culture podcast and contributes to what makes a life worth remembering.

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