'Jeopardy!' Champ Dead: Brayden Smith's Cause of Death Revealed Former "Jeopardy!" champion Brayden Smith passed away on Feb. 5. His death was unexpected, and now, his family is shedding light on what may have been the reason for his passing.
'Jeopardy!' Champ Brayden Smith Dead at 24 -- Possible Cause of Death Revealed Former "Jeopardy!" winner Brayden Smith, known as Alex Trebek's "Last Great Champion," has passed away at the age of 24.