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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Harvey Silikovitz never quit on his ‘Jeopardy!’ dream
New Jersey lawyer Harvey Silikovitz was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 but was determined to fulfill his dream of going on ‘Jeopardy!’ After two decades of auditioning, he made it on and played a dominating game,
‘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 returning contestant Laura Faddah‘s eight-game winning streak when he appeared on the Monday, March 10 episode.
“Jeopardy!” Winner with Parkinson's Disease Competes 24 Years After His First Audition: 'My Dream Was Realized'
"I would like to give hope and inspiration to the people who are living with chronic illnesses," said 'Jeopardy!' winner Harvey Silikovitz
‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant With Parkinson’s Disease Stuns Fans in Amazing Win
According to Jeopardy! Fan, Silikovitz had the seventh-best debut Coryat score of all time in regular play, which is the total dollar value of the clues a contestant got right, minus the total dollar value of the clues a contestant got wrong. The website also dubbed his performance as “one of the greatest of all time.”
North Jersey native with Parkinson's hopes to inspire others after big win on 'Jeopardy!'
Harvey Silikovitz, a North Jersey native who won the latest episode of "Jeopardy!" has already endeared himself to fans.
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant who has Parkinson’s inspires fans with ‘longtime dream’ to be on the show
Current “Jeopardy!” champion Harvey Silikovitz had a yearslong journey to making it on the beloved quiz show — including a missed voicemail from producers in 2019.
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 Silikovitz said during his "Jeopardy!" debut. "I would like to give hope and ...
“Jeopardy” champ with Parkinson's reflects on his journey to the show: 'I wanted to test myself'
Harvey Silikovitz is reflecting on his journey to the Jeopardy stage. The attorney from West Orange, N.J., discussed ...
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Harvey Silikovitz Is Involved in Another Stunning Game
Harvey Silikovitz, who dominated Monday’s Jeopardy! game, returned for his second episode against two new contestants. He ...
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Laura Faddah's run on 'Jeopardy!' comes to an end after season-high 8-game win streak
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‘Jeopardy!’ champ with Parkinson’s shares touching story
"Jeopardy!" contestant Harvey Silikovitz, shares how in 2019 he missed the call from producers to be on the show. Five months later he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Now, Silikovitz is ...
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Jeopardy! fan with Parkinson's finally competes on game show 24 years after first audition
A man with Parkinson's disease who first auditioned for Jeopardy! 24 years ago finally got the chance to compete on the ...
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Harvey Silikovitz Battled Health Challenges Before Triumphing on 'Jeopardy!'
Jeopardy!' winner Harvey Silikovitz overcame some major health obstacles and a little bad luck to make a lifelong dream come ...