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Warren Local Appeared On 'Jeopardy!'
Alex Trebek is battling pancreatic cancer. Here is one Warren local who had a chance to compete with the iconic host.
WARREN, NJ — Alex Trebek announced Wednesday that he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek has hosted Jeopardy! since 1984, reciting countless clues for trivia buffs.
In that time, one Warren Township local has appeared on Jeopardy!: Steve Salinger, a writer from Warren. Season 11 player (1995-02-20).
For some more Garden State fun, the game show has a fan-created archive of each time Jeopardy! clues have involved New Jersey. Press the dollar amount or put your cursor over it to see the correct question to each clue.
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Trebek, 78, said on a video announcement that he plans to beat cancer and continue hosting.
"With the love and support of my family and friends, and with the help of your prayers also, I plan to beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease," Trebek said.
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The iconic host ended the video on a lighter note. Trebek said he has to beat cancer because his contract runs for three more years.
Watch the video below:
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