Jeopardy! quiz show host Alex Trebek dies aged 80

Alex Trebek had been battling against pancreatic cancer for nearly two years (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Alex Trebek, who presided over the American quiz show Jeopardy! for more than 30 years, has died aged 80.

Mr Trebek, who announced in 2019 that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, died at his California home on Sunday, surrounded by family and friends, Jeopardy! studio Sony said.