Alex Trebek’s Wife Reveals Just How Important ‘Jeopardy!’ Was to Him ‘Even at the End of His Life’ | Video

Jean Trebek and Ken Jennings pay tribute to the late game show host as he receives his USPS forever stamp in honor of his 84th birthday

Alex Trebek on April 21, 2012 in Washington, DC.
Alex Trebek on April 21, 2012 in Washington, DC. (CREDIT: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

It’s been nearly four years since Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 after nearly four decades hosting “Jeopardy!,” but his memory will live on forever — literally.

In honor of what would have been his 84th birthday on Monday, the United States Postal Service officially unveiled the late game show host’s forever stamp. In addition to holding a dedication ceremony at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, the USPS released a special video segment with his wife Jean Trebek, star Ken Jennings and producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss sharing their favorite memories of the Emmy-winning television personality.

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