Creator of ‘Jeopardy!’ for students dies in Long Beach after long battle
Jim Birge, the creator of the 'Jeopardy!' Tournament of Champions for students, has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Birge's tournament, which was modeled after the hit television game show, has challenged thousands of students over the past 25 years with rapid-fire trivia questions. The annual tournament celebrated its 25th year, with organizers and contestants paying tribute to Birge's legacy and impact on generations of students.
- ▪Jim Birge, 78, died on Friday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
- ▪The 'Jeopardy!' Tournament of Champions was created by Birge and has been running for 25 years.
- ▪The tournament has challenged thousands of students with rapid-fire trivia questions and has become a beloved academic competition.
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Metro Creator of ‘Jeopardy!’ for students dies in Long Beach after long battle By Nina Joudeh Published June 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The creator of Long Beach’s long-running “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions died Friday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, just hours before the academic competition wrapped up its 25th year. Jim Birge, 78, was remembered throughout Saturday’s championship event as students, organizers and former contestants celebrated the legacy of the man behind the popular middle-school competition.
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