Seven-Time ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Courtney Shah Dies At 52

Tom Tapp· Jul 26, 2026 · 8:13 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

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Courtney Shah Jeopardy/YouTube Courtney Shah, the seven time Jeopardy! winner who went on to compete in the show’s Tournament of Champions, died at home on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. That, according to local radio station, KLOG, which cited confirmation from the college where Shah taught. Related Stories Obituaries 2026 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries News ‘Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings Issues Apology To John Pork After Backlash Over “AI-Generated” Label In Clue Shah was best-known for her seven-game run on the show in 2021 during which she amassed a war chest of $118,558.

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▪Courtney Shah Jeopardy/YouTube Courtney Shah, the seven time Jeopardy! winner who went on to compete in the show’s Tournament of Champions, died at home on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer.
▪That, according to local radio station, KLOG, which cited confirmation from the college where Shah taught.
▪Related Stories Obituaries 2026 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries News ‘Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings Issues Apology To John Pork After Backlash Over “AI-Generated” Label In Clue Shah was best-known for her seven-game run on the

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▪ ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Courtney Shah dead at 52 as daughter reveals ‘it hasn’t been easy’ — New York Post

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Courtney Shah Jeopardy/YouTube Courtney Shah, the seven time Jeopardy! winner who went on to compete in the show’s Tournament of Champions, died at home on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer. That, according to local radio station, KLOG, which cited confirmation from the college where Shah taught. She was 52. Related Stories Obituaries 2026 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries News ‘Jeopardy’s Ken Jennings Issues Apology To John Pork After Backlash Over “AI-Generated” Label In Clue Shah was best-known for her seven-game run on the show in 2021 during which she amassed a war chest of $118,558. The next year, she was a contestant in its Tournament of Champions, where she made it to the quarterfinals before being eliminated.

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