https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/08/alex-trebek-jeopardy-host-dead-dies-stage-4-pancreatic-cancer/

  • ThisMachinePostsHog [they/them, he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Alex Trebek announcing he had pancreatic cancer was comforting for my mom, it made her feel not so alone about dealing with it. Now they’re both gone and this just kinda hurts.

    • poppy_apocalypse [he/him, any]
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      4 years ago

      If you want to share some memories of her, I'm sure it would be welcomed here. My moms getting up there but back in the day when me and my friends couldn't find a ride to a punk show my mom volunteered and ended up going in with us. The young, young crowd loved her more than anyone else at the show. Same thing happened the only time I hosted a backyard party. All the girls ended up hanging out in the living room with my mom talking about high school shit while all the dudes arguing about NBA and getting in slap fights. Really sorry for your loss.

      • ThisMachinePostsHog [they/them, he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Haha that’s awesome. Your mom’s a cool lady and you should cherish her forever.

        My mom just helped me out so much in the last year of her life. My long time girlfriend broke up with me and I had to move back home after being with her for 7 years. I was crushed and all my joy was sucked out of me, and my mom was there to take me in and help me get back on my feet. She was my biggest supporter and the last person on this Earth that truly understood me. She would drive up to help jump my car when my battery died, she always stocked up on my favorite cereal and bagels even though I told her she didn’t have to feed me. She put so much effort into decorating the house for Christmas because she knew it would be her last one. She was so amazing, and I’ve felt terribly alone since she’s gone.