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Alex Trebek Takes Break From ‘Jeopardy!’ After Brain Surgery
Alex Trebek said he had to undergo surgery after a fall caused blood clots to form on his brain.

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Alex Trebek said he had to undergo surgery after a fall caused blood clots to form on his brain.

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