Alex Trebek – $75 million

Alexander Trebek found a niche for himself as a game show host when he presented a series of ’80s TV programs. Most memorably, he hosted Jeopardy! and before that, he featured on several other game shows as a panelist or contestant. He was scheduled to maintain his contract hosting Jeopardy! until 2022.

Trebek identified as an independent, saying that he voted for the person he felt was best suited for the office. Sadly, he lost the battle to pancreatic cancer in November 2020. He revealed that he had been diagnosed with the illness the year before and vowed to fight it aggressively.