JEOPARDY! fans have honored player Cindy Stowell, who died of cancer, after she was featured in a recent clip. The Texas native appeared on Jeopardy! in 2016 but died from complications of colon cancer days before her episode aired. Jeopardy! posted a clip from Cindy's episode on Instagram on Saturday to celebrate announcer Johnny Gilbert's birthday.
The clip featured the late Alex Trebek as host and Johnny, 98, reading the clues. In the comments, some fans wished Johnny a happy birthday, while others honored Cindy and Alex, who died at 80 from pancreatic cancer. "Rip both Cindy and Alex," one fan posted.
"Happy Birthday Johnny plus RIP Cindy & Alex as well," a second fan shared. "Cindy was special," a third fan praised. The same clip was posted on TikTok where fans continued to weigh in.
"RIP Alex and Cindy," someone shared. Cindy appeared on Jeopardy! in 2016 amid her battle with cancer. Her dream was to appear on the game show before she died and donate her prize money to cancer-related organizations, according to CBS News .
She wrote a letter to production about her cancer diagnosis. "Do you have any idea how long it typically takes between an in-person interview and the taping date? I ask because I just found out that I don't have too much longer to live. The doctor's best guess is about six months," she wrote.
"If there is the change that I'd be able to still tape episodes of Jeopardy! if I were selected, I'd like to do that and donate any winnings to ...
charities invo.