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Also Known As George Alexander Trebek
Born July 22, 1940 • Sudbury • Canada
Died November 8, 2020 (aged 80) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2008) • Emmy Award (2006) • Emmy Award (2003) • Emmy Award (1990) • Emmy Award (1989)

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