Twitter Reacts To Alex Trebek's New Heartfelt Video

We have a new motivational video for you, and it comes from a delightful Canadian and beloved host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek. After announcing he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Trebek has received an outpouring of love and support from fans of the show and people who are either battling cancer or know people that are. Today, Trebek took to the official Jeopardy! Twitter account to announce that he had surpassed the one-year survival rate for one of the deadliest cancers in the world in a video that immediately went viral. Naturally, Trebek's name began to trend as many shared the video with additional messages of support and love for how vulnerable and inspiring his words were.

 
Initially many users tweeted their concern after seeing Trebek's name trend.

Saw Alex Trebek trending and I was like….#alextrebek pic.twitter.com/4dXDKVSoBD

— #NoMoreTrump (@BethRic54576549) March 4, 2020

When I first saw Alex Trebek trending my stomach dropped good to know our king is fighting on pic.twitter.com/0k7mHTWjQm

— lilbevstan (@steinfanclanCC1) March 4, 2020

Twitter needs to automatically add "is still alive" when a celebrity is trending.For example, "Alex Trebek is still alive."

— TJ Wanderslug (@wanderslug) March 4, 2020

When Alex Trebek is trending but it's just a health update pic.twitter.com/PlXKSlCH41

— 🍔 (@daveseesburgers) March 4, 2020

 
An overwhelming sense of admiration for Trebek's emotional words took over Twitter.

Grace and courage from the man himself https://t.co/NG8F5CthJu

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) March 4, 2020

So much respect for Alex Trebek. So much.

— RobΞn Farzad (@robenfarzad) March 4, 2020

 
Some users were interested in changing their Super Tuesday vote after seeing this video.

Can I change my vote to Alex Trebek? https://t.co/046NW5muOT

— Garret Mathany (@dotheMathany) March 4, 2020

 
One user pointed out that Twitter can actually provide some positivity in the darkest of times.

Twitter can manifest some of the most divisive & angry emotions. But it also exposes our capacity to care, heal, & empathize. Support for McCain Twitter, mourning the loss of Kobe Twitter, and cheering for Alex Trebek Twitter is this platform at its best. Good luck and be kind.

— David Caillier (@davidcaillier) March 4, 2020

 
Some were inclined to appreciate their life more after viewing the video.

Cherish your time on this planet the way we all cherish our time with Alex Trebek.

— Zach Anner (@Zachanner) March 4, 2020

 
Alex Trebek had officially replaced Shia LaBeouf as the king of inspirational speeches.

Alex Trebek got me out here thinking I can accomplish anythinghttps://t.co/XVRuKVrZoz

— Randy Havens (@MrRandyHavens) March 4, 2020

 
He also reminded some users of Mr. Rogers.

Alex Trebek is the Mr. Rogers of our time. What an incredible man. Watch this to be inspired, no matter what your personal situation is. https://t.co/VVLJvMnNSG

— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) March 4, 2020

 
In addition to filming this video, it appers Trebek also donated $100,000 to a nonprofit this month.

Alex Trebek is a national treasure. In the midst of his health struggles, he donated $100K to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission; a nonprofit focused on reducing and preventing poverty, hunger and homelessness in Los Angeles. Leave a mark, not a stain… pic.twitter.com/rtN3zVNU2o

— Craig Larson (@craigslarson) March 4, 2020

 
One user was so moved that they even wrote his words down.

had to write this down #AlexTrebek ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MQT1pDKxXb

— Cynthia G (@nirne) March 4, 2020

 
PanCAN, an organization that seeks to inform and assist patients of pancreatic cancer were happy to showcase Trebek's story.

In the midst of a #pancreaticcancer battle, #AlexTrebek radiates positivity and courage, maintaining that "if we take it one day at a time with a positive attitude, anything is possible." #WeLoveYouAlex Jeopardy</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zg5ZJisiWI">pic.twitter.com/Zg5ZJisiWI</a></p>&mdash; PanCAN (PanCAN) March 4, 2020

 
One doctor even stepped in to confirm how important a positive mindset is in terms of battling cancer.

Alex Trebek is an inspiration for so many patients, doctors, and human beings. He has a fighting spirit that is as powerful as anything modern medicine has to offer. Because no matter how advanced our treatments and chemotherapy can be, it’s the will to fight that matters most.

— Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) March 4, 2020

One thing is for sure, we can't wait to see Alex Trebek's second-year anniversary video.