Celebrities honored 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek as a global inspiration during his 35-year run on the show

• "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died on Sunday at the age of 80.
• Trebek hosted the game show for 35 years, during which he became a familiar favorite to many.
• Celebrities shared their condolences on social media in honor of the iconic television host.

Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died Sunday at the age of 80.

The six-time Emmy Award winner was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer last year. The official "Jeopardy!" Twitter account confirmed he passed away on Sunday morning "surrounded by family and friends."

In his 35 years hosting the show, Trebek became a nightly staple on televisions across the world. Immediately after his passing was announced, celebrities shared their condolences on social media for the legendary host.