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. Irma Garcia | February 12, 2021 at 3:13 pm |

    So sad. I liked him a lot. Great loss for his family and friends

  2. kat hill | February 12, 2021 at 3:14 pm |

    Oh how sad. I really liked him also, and was sad when he lost
    RIP. Buddy

  3. Carole Hannan | February 12, 2021 at 3:19 pm |

    What a shame. His self-effacing style was endearing.

  4. Meg | February 12, 2021 at 3:22 pm |

    Prayers for his family during this time of grief. What a remarkable young man!

  5. Nancy | February 12, 2021 at 3:30 pm |

    This is heartbreaking. RIP, champ. Alex was proud of you.

  6. William K Hope | February 12, 2021 at 3:33 pm |

    So sorry.
    May God look down upon him, and take him home.

  7. Quinn | February 12, 2021 at 3:34 pm |

    Oh my god he was so young. This is terrible

  8. Gail Dias | February 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm |

    Sad news.RIP Brayden.

  9. Sue Aaron | February 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm |

    So sorry to hear that he has passed away. Condolences to his family. I enjoyed watching him on the show.

  10. Douglas | February 12, 2021 at 3:57 pm |

    So sorry, such a short life with so much going for him.

  11. Andrew Shanks | February 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm |

    So shocked and saddened. He seemed like a really nice guy. I was a big fan and really glad he qualified for TOCs. Bless his family in this trying time, I can’t imagine the pain they are going through right now. I’m sorry.

  12. Prithvi Sudhakar | February 12, 2021 at 4:03 pm |

    Wow, Brayden was such a good player. I loved watching his games, especially his three runaways.

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