Beloved 'Jeopardy!' Champion Courtney Shah Passes Away at 52
WHO:
KING5.com - Dr. Courtney Shah, a seven-time "Jeopardy!" champion and longtime history professor.
NY Post - Dr. Courtney Shah, a 7-time champion of “Jeopardy!”.
WHAT:
KING5.com - Courtney Shah died at age 52 after a battle with brain cancer.
KING5.com - Shah won seven games in a row on "Jeopardy!" in 2021 and returned for the 2022 Tournament of Champions.
KING5.com - Shah earned $118,558 from her "Jeopardy!" appearances, plus $2,000 for a second-place finish in her eighth appearance.
KING5.com - Shah reached the quarterfinals in the 2022 Tournament of Champions and won an additional $5,000 before being eliminated.
WHERE:
KING5.com - Longview, Wash. (location of Shah's passing).
WHEN:
US Magazine - Shah's daughter, Maya Shah, announced her mother's death occurred at 4:57am on July 22, 2026.
KING5.com - Shah's health journey was documented on a CaringBridge page, with her daughter sharing the update on July 22.
KING5.com - Shah's "Jeopardy!" run began June 28, 2021.
WHY:
KING5.com - Shah battled brain cancer prior to her death.
HOW:
US Magazine - Maya Shah shared a message via CaringBridge, stating, "I don't know what you believe about death, but I like to think that she's at peace now."
KING5.com - Shah's daughter, Maya Shah, shared a heartfelt message on CaringBridge, encouraging people to honor her mother's memory through meaningful actions.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 07:49 UTC)
Maya Shah announced that her mother, Shah, passed away at 4:57 AM on July 22, 2026. In a heartfelt message shared via CaringBridge, Maya expressed her thoughts on her mother's death, saying, "I don't know what you believe about death, but I like to think that she's at peace now." The announcement has touched many who knew Shah and her family.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 01:29 UTC)
Dr. Courtney Shah, a seven-time champion of "Jeopardy!" and a dedicated history professor, has passed away at the age of 52 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Shah gained fame on "Jeopardy!" in 2021, winning seven consecutive games and later competing in the 2022 Tournament of Champions, where she earned a total of $123,558. Her daughter, Maya Shah, shared a touching message on CaringBridge, urging others to honor her mother's legacy through meaningful actions.