Alex Trebek, best known as the host of Jeopardy!, passed away in 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was deeply linked to the National Geographic Society, having hosted the National Geographic Bee from 1989 to 2013. Trebek pledged $1 million to support geography education, which he passionately believed in. His influence inspired many students, including Sathwik Karnik, who pursued geography partly due to Trebek's lasting impact. Trebek's multifaceted career began in Canada and extended over decades, highlighting both his versatility and commitment to educating others.
"He was a huge believer in geography education and was someone who deeply believed in the need to educate the population about geography-it was one of his great passions," says Gary Knell, the chairman of National Geographic Partners.
Sathwik Karnik, the winner of the 2013 National Geographic Bee, says that he watched Jeopardy! as a child and looked up to Trebek as a role model.
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