‘Jeopardy!’ contestant with Parkinson’s disease wins after missing two chances to compete over 24-year span: ‘A longtime dream’
Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney and “worldwide karaoke singer” who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, broke ...
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How a Jewish man with Parkinson’s won ‘Jeopardy!’ after 24 years and a missed voicemail
Attorney Harvey Silikovitz appeared on the Today Show and ABC's World News Tonight after his 'Jeopardy!' appearance went ...
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After Parkinson's disease diagnosis, Harvey Silikovitz never quit on his 'Jeopardy!' dream
After at least eight auditions, "Jeopardy!" superfan Harvey Silikovitz learned he was chosen to compete on the show. What he ...
After 24 years — and a life-altering diagnosis — he finally got his shot on ‘Jeopardy!’
"After living with Parkinson’s for five and a half years, it’s no longer about just wanting to do well for myself," Harvey ...
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After Parkinson's disease diagnosis, Harvey Silikovitz never quit on his 'Jeopardy!' dream
What he hadn't anticipated was that his big chance would come as he was living with Parkinson's disease.Silikovitz made his "Jeopardy!" debut on Monday, besting the 8-day champion Laura Faddah by ...
“Jeopardy” champ with Parkinson's reflects on his journey to the show: 'I wanted to test myself'
Silikovitz explained that he spent years trying to land a spot on the show — and missed an opportunity shortly before he received his diagnosis. "Inevitably, I wanted to test myself on 'Jeopardy!', ...
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How a Jewish man with Parkinson’s won ‘Jeopardy!’ after 24 years and a missed voicemail
The voicemail sat there, unheard, until it was too late. Jeopardy! moved on. Then, a few months later, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. That might have ended the story. But instead ...