Jean Trebek is honoring her late husband, Alex Trebek, by launching a Stand Up to Cancer fund ahead of the third anniversary of his death
Alex Trebek’s widow, Jean Trebek, is commemorating the third anniversary of his death by launching a Stand Up to Cancer fund in his honor.
“When Alex was diagnosed, we had never thought in a million years it was stage IV pancreatic cancer,” Jean continued. “I thought it would be a great idea to set up this fund at Stand Up to Cancer. And since he was all about the right answer, I think it’s very fitting that this fund is now established in his name, and hopefully it will benefit thousands and thousands of people.”
Jean broke her silence on her husband’s death days later via Instagram. “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity,” she wrote alongside a photo from their 1990 wedding. “Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much.” The two shared two kids, son Matthew, 33, and daughter Emily, 30.
The fund was set up in part with Stand Up to Cancer cofounder Katie Couric. On Today, she told host Savannah Guthrie that she and Jean became friends after she offered her support to her following Alex’s death. “We started talking about Alex’s legacy and how we could honor him, and that’s when the idea of this fund came about,” Couric, 66, shared.
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