Eric Berman won more than $57,000 on game shows including Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit.
A former Jeopardy! winner has died. (Image: Disney/Getty)
Jeopardy! star Eric Berman has tragically passed away at 60 following a courageous 19-year battle with cancer.
The quiz show legend secured victory in four consecutive rounds of the beloved television program back in 1987.
He later made an appearance on the 2024 revival of Trivial Pursuit with host LeVar Burton.
Throughout his game show career, Eric amassed impressive earnings totaling over $57,000 – banking $37,101 from Jeopardy! and $20,000 from Trivial Pursuit.
During his Jeopardy! run, Eric advanced to the prestigious Tournament of Champions.
His remarkable winning streak came to an end with a final question about the Kennedy Centre that stumped all three contestants, ultimately crowning David Peterman as the new champion, reports the Express.
Eric Berman battled cancer for 19 years(Image: Eric Berman)
Beyond television, Eric established himself as a respected local journalist in Indiana, contributing his talents to WIBC and WOWO in Fort Wayne.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Christine, who was also a reporter for the Kokomo Tribune, and their 22-year-old son Christian.
A family obituary shared online stated: “Eric Matthew Berman, who spent nearly three decades reporting news, the Indiana Legislature, and elections on radio in Indianapolis, died December 5, 2025 after a nearly 19-year battle with cancer. He was 60.
“He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Christopher Mark Berman, and an aunt.”
Heartfelt tributes have poured in from admirers across social media.
One fan said: “Devastated to learn that former Statehouse Press Corps reporter Eric Berman died this morning. A truly kind person with a thirst for knowledge (he was a Jeopardy champ). He will be sorely missed.”
Another person shared: “Sad loss. A high character, brilliant and quality man. Eric Berman spent nearly 30 years reporting for WIBC, Indy’s news/talk station, battling cancer the last 15, before passing this week. Condolences to his family and many friends.”
A former co-worker of his took to X to express their sorrow: “Eric Berman finished his final story today, and it was his best. A stand-up human being and journalist. Eric and I didn’t work together long, but the time we did was special…”
