Sorry, this was already posted but I didn't catch it due to a typo in the previous submission. Discussion here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25027255

Sorry for the NY Daily link; the more reliable news outlets haven't picked up the story yet.

RIP, Alex. You were one of a kind and inspired millions. I am incredibly glad to have had the opportunity to meet you (and grateful to my wife for making it happen). You played a huge role in making nerdy cool, in addition to bringing credibility back to trivia game shows.

(For Jeopardy! fans, I believe the show producers approached Jennings earlier this year and he expressed interest in taking over as host.)

EDIT: Posted to the official Jeopardy! twitter feed: https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/1325490106329751553?ref_...