Death of a 24-year old Jeopardy! champion has sparked a medical malpractice lawsuit. 

Debbie SmithIt was confirmed by her daughter that her son is a game-show contestant. Brayden Smith, had passed away not long after his winning streak on Jeopardy!. The cause of her death was not given by her.

His parents Debbie, now his grandparents. Scott Smith are suing Nevada physicians Godwin OfikwuAnd Irfana Razzaq, as well as Dignity Health and St. Rose Dominican Hospital – San Martin Campus and more defendants.

“His final days were hellish. Doctors and nurses were responsible for his untimely death. CelebHomes News obtained the Jan. 11 lawsuit.

His parents say that Brayden underwent a colon removal surgery on Jan. 15, 2021, at St. Rose hospital but he allegedly didn’t receive some medicine that would help prevent blood clots. “Brayden was never given heparin or anticoagulants post-surgery which was below the standard of care,” the suit states.