Pat Sajak clarifies he is alive after trending online for World Series appearance

newsweek.com October 31, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

Pat Sajak, the retired host of Wheel of Fortune, clarified on X that he is alive after trending online on October 30. He joked that he thought he had passed away, but the buzz was due to his appearance at the World Series.

Fans shared images of Sajak watching the game intently, praising his focus. He had also been seen supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in the series.

On the same day, the show Abbott Elementary featured a character dressed as Sajak, adding to the online chatter. Sajak is set to host Celebrity Wheel of Fortune in 2025.


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