'Jeopardy!' Host Recovering from Brain Surgery

'Jeopardy!' Host Recovering from Brain Surgery

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek underwent brain surgery over the holidays due to complications from a fall he took some time ago. Trebek announced this week that he would be taking a break from filming the game show while he recovers from the surgery.


Via Us Weekly.

Jeopardy host Alex Trebek will be taking leave from the show after undergoing brain surgery last month. He shared the news in a video message on Thursday, January 4.

“Some of you may have heard by now that during the holiday break, I had a slight medical problem — a subdural hematoma, blood clots on the brain, caused by a fall I endured about two months ago,” the 77—year-old explained. “Surgery was performed. After two days in the hospital, I came home to start recovery. Prognosis is excellent, and I expect to be back in the studio and taping more Jeopardy! programs very, very soon.”

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He added: “And I want to thank all of you for your concern.”

The Canadian star wore a “Jeopardy!” blue hat in the clip, which appeared to be taped from his home.

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