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Alex Trebek to Be Honored with USPS Forever Stamp

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will honor the late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek with a Forever stamp. The stamp, featuring a portrait of Trebek, will be issued on July 22, 2023, in a ceremony at the "Jeopardy!" studios in Culver City, California. Trebek, who hosted the long-running game show for 36 years, died in 2020 at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The USPS has previously issued stamps honoring other television personalities, including Lucille Ball, Fred Rogers, and Betty White. The stamp honoring Trebek will be the latest in a series of stamps celebrating "icons of American television." The USPS says that Trebek's "legacy will continue to inspire generations of game show enthusiasts and trivia buffs alike."

Summary

"The United States Postal Service will honor the late Alex Trebek with a Forever stamp, celebrating his legacy and contributions to television and game shows. The stamp will be issued on July 22, 2023, in a ceremony at the "Jeopardy!" studios in Culver City, California."

Updated at: 06.23.2024

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Late 'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek to be commemorated with USPS Forever stamp

Late Jeopardy host Alex Trebek to be commemorated with USPS Forever stamp