Alex Trebek’s Recent Surgery and Recovery

Hey there, friends. Let me fill you in on what's been happening with Alex Trebek. The beloved host of Jeopardy! had a bit of a scare back in December. It all started in October when Alex took a tumble and hit his head. Two months later, on December 15, he ended up at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. The doctors diagnosed him with something called a subdural hematoma, which, in simpler terms, means that some blood vessels in his head burst. This caused blood to pool in his skull, putting pressure on his brain. It sounds intense, but don’t panic—he’s doing much better now.

Alex underwent surgery in late December, but he’s already up and around. We’ll let him tell you the news… pic.twitter.com/5LOA4etPDK
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) January 4, 2018
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Successful Surgery and Show Updates

On December 16, Alex went under the knife, and the surgery to remove the hematoma was a success. Since then, he’s been focusing on his recovery, but don’t worry, Jeopardy! isn’t going anywhere. The show is filmed months in advance, so fans likely won’t even notice Alex’s absence. However, the College Championship, which was originally scheduled to film right about now, will be postponed until March and aired in April. Regular filming for the show is expected to resume mid-January, so things are getting back on track.

Alex’s Health Over the Years

Alex is a remarkable 77-year-old man, but this isn’t the first time he’s faced health challenges. Back in 2007, he experienced a mild heart attack at his home. Thankfully, he recovered quickly and was back to work within weeks. Then, in 2012, he had another heart attack, but once again, he was back in the game in less than a month. In between those incidents, he even injured his ankle by pulling his Achilles tendon while chasing a burglar in San Francisco. Now, we’re hoping Alex takes his recovery seriously and doesn’t rush back to work too soon. Get well soon, Alex!