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\"I want you to be safe. This is a terrible disease,\" he said.

\"Jeopardy!\" social media accounts also shared a PSA to raise awareness to the disease.

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Trebek, best-known for hosting \"Jeopardy!\" for over 30 years, died at the age of 80 after being diagnosed in March 2019. Despite his diagnosis, he continued working up until about 10 days before he passed.

The episodes he recorded will run through Christmas Day.

Video: The story of 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek

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