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Trebek Issues Statement About Heart Attack -- Continued

Posted Dec 15th 2007 6:39PM by TMZ Staff

Gameshow host Alex Trebek has issued a statement regarding the mild heart attack that put his life in jeopardy this past Tuesday.

Trebek was released from Cedars-Sinai Hospital today, and is recuperating at his Studio City home. A heart attack won't keep Alex down -- take that Pat Sajak!

"I'm truly overwhelmed by the great show of support and compassion expressed in the past few days to me, my family and my coworkers. Even though I know Jeopardy! is a very popular program, I was still surprised at the number of people who took time from their schedules to call or send a note of encouragement. I thank you all so very much. I'm on the mend, and will be spending Christmas at home with my family. I will be back in the studio on January 14 to tape our Teen Tournament, which is always one of my favorite competitions. Meanwhile, I hope you will continue to watch and enjoy the program. The shows were taped before my heart attack, so what you are seeing is original, not rerun material. Happy Holidays to all of you. Alex"

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1. Geez , you guys pick the worse pictures of him. But i'm glad to hear alex is doing better.

Posted at 7:02PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Yay

2. Belated well wishes to you and your family this Christmas, Alex. I am so happy you are doing well and will be home!

Posted at 1:16AM on Dec 16th 2007 by mia

3. He ise sexy blue hair! Thank God he is OK

Posted at 7:04PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Tam

4. I am glad he is home for the holidays

Posted at 8:54PM on Dec 15th 2007 by MusicisourHigh

5. ill take medical recovery for 500 alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:03PM on Dec 15th 2007 by roughdaddy

6. glad you are doing well, and look forward to seeing you next time you are in Paso

Posted at 8:04PM on Dec 15th 2007 by addicted to trash magazines

7. Non celebrities DO NOT stay in the hospital more than 2-3 days for a mild heart attack-they have a cardiac cath and shunts inserted and go home within 24-48 hrs as that is all insurance will pay for-glad he is doing okay but either his heart attack was not mild or we all need his insurance coverage.

Posted at 8:54PM on Dec 15th 2007 by karen

8. Happy Holidays to you and your family too, Alex.
So glad you'll be back. I guess you'll have to do some physio, hehe.

Posted at 10:48PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Back Home in Canada

9. he should have read it in the form of a question...

Posted at 11:52PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Speedmonkey

10. To Alex,
I am pleased that your recovery improved in a few days after that mild heart attack. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Thanks for writing the statement to tell all of us loyal followers of your show that everything is okay.

Posted at 1:59PM on Dec 16th 2007 by PN

11. Well I hope you are doing better Alex., I would do him even at his age and I;m only 38. He's sexy , smart and handsome. Hope you feel better soon

Posted at 12:37AM on Dec 16th 2007 by my2cents

12. FWIW, my best friend dated him years ago - said he is incredibly smart, an accomplished gourmet cook; a real renaissance man, if you will (alas, no love connection tho').

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Alex!

Posted at 1:07AM on Dec 16th 2007 by Whinemaker

13. DEAR ALEX,
I'M SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND DOING BETTER. YOU HAVE BEEN ONE OF MY ALL-TIME HOSTS,AND I WOULD MISS YOU TERRIBLY IF YOU DIDN'T RETURN. GET SOME REST,RELAX,AND TAKE YOUR MEDICINE, AND YOU WILL BE AS GOOD AS NEW.
I HOPE YOU,YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS AND ALL MY FELLOW WATCHERS HAVE A VERY HAPPY,HEALTHY AND PROPEROUS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. GOD BLESS YOU,ALEX,AND MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND UNTIL YOU ARE WELL.

Posted at 2:00AM on Dec 16th 2007 by ruth-Anne Fallon

14. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.....

Posted at 2:02AM on Dec 16th 2007 by Miss Judy

15. Alex

Many wishes and thoughts from the people here in Sudbury Ontario CANADA. All the best this holiday season.

Posted at 2:12AM on Dec 16th 2007 by Chris

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