LeVar Burton part of group of guest hosts for 'Jeopardy!' Share Updated: 5:15 PM EDT Apr 21, 2021 National Desk Staff Jason Kempin/Getty Images Actor LeVar Burton speaks during the Star Trek: Mission New York event at Javits Center on Sept. 3, 2016 in New York City. SOURCE: Jason Kempin/Getty Images TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 5:15 PM EDT Apr 21, 2021 National Desk Staff The iconic game show formerly hosted by Alex Trebek will have actor LeVar Burton as a guest host."Jeopardy!" announced Wednesday it will feature several additional guest hosts, who also include news anchors George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts as well as others.Previously, hundreds of thousands of people signed an online petition calling for the show to use Burton.Raised in Sacramento, California, Burton is known for his influence on the hit children's show "Reading Rainbow" as well as his iconic role as Kunta Kinte in "Roots" and playing Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation."Trebek died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at age 80. He served as the show's host for 37 years.Video: Highlights from 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek throughout the yearsThe Associated Press contributed to this report.