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Alex Trebek Takes A Break From 'Jeopardy!' Following Brain Surgery

Trebek had the operation last month to treat a subdural hematoma that developed after he fell. The longtime game show host said Thursday he expects to be back in the studio "very, very soon."
Alex Trebek, seen at a ceremony in LA in June.

Alex Trebek, the face of the Jeopardy! franchise for more than three decades, will be taking time off from the syndicated game show while he recovers from brain surgery. He announced the hiatus in a video posted to Thursday.

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