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Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton Is “Really Really Really Serious” About Becoming the Permanent Host of Jeopardy!

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Following the heartbreaking death of longtime host Alex Trebek, the nation seems to be gathering behind LeVar Burton to take the reins of “Jeopardy!” amidst demands on social media and a Change.org petition of over 200,000 signatures. The actor, who is best known for his roles as Kunta Kinte in …

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Jeopardy! Champion Brayden Smith Dies Suddenly At 24

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Jeopardy! champion Brayden Smith died suddenly on Friday, February 5, in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 24-years-old. TMZ reported on Friday that a member of Smith’s family told them he died after a medical emergency. Brayden died about a month after his episode aired. According to his family, he was looking …

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Alex Trebek’s Family Donated A Portion Of His Wardrobe To The Doe Fund

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The family of the late “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek donated a portion of his wardrobe to The Doe Fund. The Doe Fund is a non-profit organization that provides paid transitional work, housing, educational opportunities, counseling, and career training to people with histories of homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse. “During his …

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