Brayden Smith, The Trebek Era’s Last Five-Time Champion, Passes Away

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Brayden Smith, today's Jeopardy! winner (for the January 4, 2021 game.)

Posted By: Andy Saunders February 12, 2021

Brayden Smith, who won five games in December 2020 and January 2021, passed away on February 5, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has reported. The cause of death was not revealed.

The Jeopardy! Fan wishes to give its condolences to Brayden’s family and friends.

According to Las Vegas local news reports, Smith had recently spent time in hospital; the cause of death was due to complications following recent surgery.

Hailed as “Alex’s Last Great Champion”, Brayden was looking forward to competing in the next Tournament of Champions. The second of four sons, Brayden was born in Henderson, NV. on September 6, 1996, to Scott and Deborah (Rudy) Smith. They survive, along with his brothers Bryce, 26, of Reno, NV, Brock, 18, and Brody, 15, both of Las Vegas, NV. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Donations in Brayden’s memory may be made to the Brayden Smith Memorial Fund, dedicated to furthering the educational aspirations of southern Nevada students.

Brayden Smith, today's Jeopardy! winner (for the January 4, 2021 game.)

12 Comments on "Brayden Smith, The Trebek Era’s Last Five-Time Champion, Passes Away"

  1. Jane | February 12, 2021 at 12:39 pm |

    RIP. I liked this champ. 😞

  2. Hazel Blumberg-McKee | February 12, 2021 at 12:41 pm |

    My heart breaks for him, his family, and friends. I am so sorry.

  3. Marguerite H Konrad | February 12, 2021 at 12:54 pm |

    Wow, so young…he really grew on me. I was so happy he made it into the TOC. Prayers & thoughts to all his loved one. RIP…Just so sad.

  4. art | February 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm |

    Oh my, how sad! Deepest condolences to his family and friends.

  5. Cheryl | February 12, 2021 at 1:28 pm |

    So very sad to learn of Brayden’s untimely passing. God bless him & his family.

  7. Phil Ray, Jeopardy '98 | February 12, 2021 at 2:08 pm |

    I am shocked and saddened. I really liked Brayden. He seemed like a really nice, smart, but humble, kid. Condolences to the family.

  8. K | February 12, 2021 at 2:14 pm |

    Condolences to the family , How sad enjoyed watching him play,

  9. Billi dale | February 12, 2021 at 2:27 pm |

    How awful….RIP

  10. Deborah | February 12, 2021 at 2:51 pm |

    This is so sad. I really enjoyed watching him and knew that Alex was very fond of him and happy he was on the show. May you RIP along with Alex

  11. Jonathan | February 12, 2021 at 3:03 pm |

    Oh,my goodness… I never saw this coming. He seemed a really nice guy. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.

  12. Happy | February 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm |

    So sad, so soon of this young mans passing. May God comfort his family and give them the strength they need.

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