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Jeopardy! Contestant Dies A Week Before Her Show Airs This Tuesday
This technically isn't about local radio but it does air on local TV. It's the story of a woman who knew she was dying of cancer and added an appearance on the long running game show Jeopardy! to her bucket list, so she could donate her winnings to cancer research.
She passed away this week, with her episode - taped last August - not scheduled to air until Tuesday. What's of note now is how they will handle this on air and if they'll make any reference to it without spoiling the outcome of the match.
This breast cancer patient got her wish, a ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance, but sadly, too late to view it
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Her remarkable story ended last night, after Cindy Stowell won on six consecutive shows, accumulating over $100,000 - all of which went to cancer research. This New York Times article that sums it up reveals the incredible disadvantages she faced, including being on painkillers during the taping, competing with a fever and more.
‘Jeopardy!’ Run Ends for Cindy Stowell, Cancer-Stricken Champion
What a remarkable woman. She left behind a final video about her appearance on the show. .
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