Smith graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in economics in 2020. until 2022, which he signed in 2018. The 24-year-old died from complications from surgery, according to his family, who shared the news with a local CBS station in his hometown of Las Vegas. Brayden Smith, a five-time "Jeopardy!" champion, has died at the age of 24. JEOPARDY! I'm sure they will, they had a short memoriam to Cindy during the TOC she should have played in. champion reportedly told a local CBS station in his hometown that he died following complications from surgery. Brayden Smith on 'Jeopardy'. winner whose death was announced by family last week, had undergone surgery for an undisclosed condition in the days before his Feb. 5. He was only 24. 24-Year-Old Brayden Smith's Cause of Death Just Revealed Although Brayden Smith's exact cause of death has not been revealed officially, a family member of him told a source that the young boy died due to surgery complications. He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant. According to his obituary, Smith "was looking forward to competing in [Jeopardy! Brayden Smith, one of Alex Trebek's last multi-win champions, won more than $115,000 during his stint on "Jeopardy! The 24-year-old was slated to compete on "Jeopardy!" He didn't want me telling anybody, but I did anyway. He will be missed. #8NN #RIPBrayden https://t.co/2Qf66nN1q9, Rest in peace, Brayden. Our deepest condolences go out to Braydens family. champ Brayden Smith died unexpectedly, his loved ones are shedding light on what caused his sudden death. Our deepest condolences go out to Braydens family. Smith was best known as 'Alex's Last Great Champion' after he appeared in some of Alex Trebek's final episodes before the renowned host died in November 2020. 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. "We wanted to do something special," his mother, Debbie, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal of setting up the scholarship fund. Jeopardy! Champ Brayden Smith's Cause Of Death Is Revealed Smith was a five-time winner of the game show and was known to fans as "Alex's Last Great Champion," since he appeared in some of Alex Trebek's final episodes before the host died. video tribute to Trebek, saying that spending time with the iconic game show host was his favorite part of the Jeopardy! 'Jeopardy!' champ Brayden Smith died following complications from So sad. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy, she wrote on Feb. 12. 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. Thank you.". I hope they give him a little memorial note during the TOC, he deserved to be there after his 5 day run. champ Brayden Smith died unexpectedly, his loved ones are shedding light on what caused his sudden death. IE 11 is not supported. Tom Sizemore best known for his role in the 1998 wartime blockbuster has died, weeks after being rushed to hospital in a medical emergency.