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    Alex Trebek is honored with a US Postal Service stamp – and the release takes place on his 84th birthday

    Idris Bevan Posted on

    The stamp’s design will resemble a Jeopardy! question, honoring Trebek’s 37 seasons as host of the popular game show.

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    Alex Trebek’s legacy lives on!

    The deceased and beloved Danger! The host will get his own stamp, the game show announced in a video on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, June 21. The “Forever Stamp” will be available from the United States Postal Service starting on a very special day.

    “I’m pleased to announce that the next icon to receive a stamp will be our own Alex Trebek,” said current host Ken Jennings. “The stamp will be officially issued on July 22, the day that would have been Alex’s 84th birthday.”

    Related: Remembering Alex Trebek’s life and career in photos: From local Canadian television to Danger!

    The video previewed the stamp, which features the show’s classic white text on a blue background: “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons.”

    The stamp is available for pre-sale now until its release on July 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT.

    Related: Alex Trebek’s widow Jean reflects on what the Danger! The presenter taught her about life and love (exclusive)

    Trebek died on November 8, 2020, after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer less than two years earlier. He was 80 years old.

    In the years since then Danger! has done several things to pay tribute to the icon. Trebek recorded his final episodes of the show until weeks before his death, which aired posthumously.

    “You will remember that about a month ago I asked all of you to take a moment and give thanks for all the blessings you enjoy in your lives,” Trebek said in his final monologue.

    “Today, a different kind of message. This is the season of giving. I know you want to be generous to your family, friends and loved ones, but today I want you to go a step further,” he continued. “I want you to open your hands and your heart to those who are still suffering because of COVID-19. People who are suffering through no fault of their own. We are trying to build a gentler, kinder society. If we all help out just a little bit, we will get there.”

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    “He managed to return to the set and record the final episodes. We didn’t know they would be his last episodes and he didn’t know either. But it was a herculean task,” Richards, 45, said at the time.

    He added that, looking back, Trebek was in “tremendous pain,” but because of his perseverance, his fans “wouldn’t feel any of it.”

    “He’s strong, he sounds great, he’s funny and he’s incredible,” Richards said.

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