Jeopardy! player reveals ‘unexpected’ death of her husband just weeks after giving him a shoutout on ‘bittersweet’ debut
Though she admitted making it onto the Alex Trebek stage was a “dream come true,” watching back Friday’s game was “bittersweet” after suffering the unexpected tragedy.
Maria, a contract specialist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, made her game show debut on today’s episode.
She went up against Joe Asaminew, an ER physician from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Laura Faddah, a manager from Memphis, Tennessee.
The returning champ has secured one-day winnings of $11,200.
Ken Jennings, 50, carried out his daily interview segment where he walks over to each contestant’s podium and gives them a moment to speak.
“I’m told you want to shoutout your family. Your husband and your son,” the host said to Maria during her moment to shine.
I’m a quiz mom and a history mom. My husband has been trying to get me to apply for this show for years.
“This is my first time trying out. In fact, before I got the call, he said ‘is it time for you to reapply?’ He’s my coach.
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