https://t.co/XzMs1wqGWA. "We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy. I will match the first $10,000., this is so sad. We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy, she wrote on Twitter. During Trebeks final episodes, Brayden Smith, a champion contender he filmed before dropping his battle with pancreatic cancer, passed away at age 24. ", The messages of love weren't lost on the Smith family, and Brayden's mother, Debbie Smith, responded to the countless tributes, postingon Twitter, "The outpouring of love for Brayden is overwhelming. We can't express how much your beautiful comments are comforting us during this painfully sad time. Rest in peace and condolences to his loved ones. The outpouring of love for Brayden is overwhelming. Just a few hours ago, the actress and animal rights advocate Ashley Judds death rumor in the ICU was stated unofficially at a South African trauma unit following her leg was about to miss in a Congo rainforest. Smiths love for Jeopardy! was raised as a young adult while he captained his schools Quiz Bowl club to back-to-back event runner-up finishes. "To finally be on stage with somebody that I've seen five nights a week every week for over a decade was really a dream come true," Smith said. Not often do news stories make me gasp aloud. He was 24. He was affectionately named on social media as "Alex's Last Great Champion," and according to the memorial was "looking forward to competing in the show's Tournament of Champions. He will be missed.. And he was a kind and gentle spirit. Im 50 years older than he was!, HEARTBREAKING: Brayden Smith, the 24-year-old Las Vegan who was a five-day champion on @Jeopardy recently, passed away this week, according to his mother. Smith's family did not release a cause of death, but his mother said he "passed away unexpectedly." Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Brayden Smith's family is opening up about what caused his unexpected death at the age of 24. We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy," she wrote. Please note that a cause of death has now been reported on by local news as complications following recent surgery. Holy shit. 'Jeopardy' Champion Brayden Smith Died from Complications After Surgery Jeopardy! champion Brayden Smith's cause of death revealed - news
