Brayden Smith was one of the common contestants on the Jeopardy show. He was a five-time champion on the show and made appearances in some of Alex Trebek’s (1940–2020) last episodes. However, it is confirmed that he died on 5th February 2021 while being at the age of 24. He died in Las Vegas because of the complications of medical conditions.
Brayden Smith Early Life
Brayden Smith was born on 6th September 1996 in Henderson, Nevada to his loving and caring parents Scott and Deborah Smith. They always supported him in his decision to participate in the show. He was brought up in Nevada. He belonged to his hometown Henderson, Nevada where he was hospitalized throughout his medical conditions. Smith’s parents have sued two hospitals in their suit. The news of Smith’s death has shocked the audiences and his fans. Smith is a graduate student of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received his degree in 2020. He studied economics and had a plan to go to law school.
Jeopardy!
Smith appeared on the show Jeopardy six times till now. One of the episodes of December 2020 was the last episode where he appeared. He has won the first five appearances. Smith had a long-time aspiration to participate in the show. He appeared, won, and conquered everything with his knowledge on the stage of Jeopardy. With the appearance of Jeopardy and Trebek’s death after which the show was aired on television, Smith earned the nickname “Alex’s Last Great Champion”. He competed on the stage while being live on television and appeared to win five times.
Brayden Smith Biography |
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| Real Name | Brayden Smith |
| Birth Date | September 6, 1998 |
| Died Date | 5 February 2021 |
| Aged | 24 Years |
| Birth Place | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Jeopardy Champion |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 7” – in Centimeters – 170 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 62 kg – in Pounds – 136 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Average |
Family |
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| Father | Scott Smith |
| Mother | Deborah Smith |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Liberty High School |
| College | University of Nevada |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Girlfriend | None |
Personal Life
Brayden Smith did not reveal the name of his girlfriend before his demise. He was not involved with anyone romantically nor did he give any hint regarding his love life. Rather, he was focusing on making his career in Jeopardy and was having the ambition to pursue law at a well-recognized school.
Cause of Death
Brayden Smith underwent abdominal surgery before his death in February 2021. He was the last contestant who appeared with Alex Trebek on the show. Alex Trebek died in November 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was around 80- years old before his demise. Smith’s parents filed a lawsuit against the hospital on Monday, i.e, 10th January 2022. Smith was being treated inside the St. Rose Dominican Hospital for surgery.
Lawsuit
The parents have filed a 14-page civil complaint and affidavits from two doctors and a nurse alleging negligence and medical malpractice. Dignity Health under which the hospital has been nominated has not yet commented on the litigation. According to Robert Murdock, an attorney for the parents said in a statement that this is not just death. He was admitted to the hospital for surgery. It is the cause of negligence of the nurses, doctors, and other medical staff involved that caused the death of the young man. Smith was suffering from ulcerative colitis and underwent surgery in January 2021. He was pronounced sound and healthy and was sent home for recuperation but collapsed three weeks later. This is why he was hospitalized again before he died of blood clots in his lungs.
Brayden Smith Net Worth
Brayden Smith has appeared six times on the show and has taken the title of the show five times on his name. He has won a sum of $115,798 throughout his five wins.
