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Courtney Shah, 7-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion in 2021, dies at 52
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Courtney Shah, a 52-year-old community college teacher, died on July 22.
" champion has passed away. Courtney Shah, a 52-year-old community college teacher, died on July 22. She was a seven-time winner on the show in 2021 and also competed in the Tournament of Champions in 2022.
Shah's daughter announced her death, stating that she died in the comfort of her home. It is known that Shah had been battling brain cancer. She taught history at a college in Washington state.
Further details about Shah's life and death are available from other sources, including information about her career and her battle with illness.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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