It can only speak to what a positive impact Matt made on the lives of many who those who knew him how flooded social media is with deep despair over the untimely passing of the former Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! contestant.

"It's a stunning and unimaginable loss," Ann Karrick tweeted. "Matt was a pleasure to know, and to work with in the newsroom. He was an exceptional person, beginning to end."

"Oh I can’t believe this, so sorry to hear. A talented colleague. I’m so so sorry," Will Nunley shared, while CJ Papa said in part, "We are all heartbroken. He was an amazing person!! And incredible colleague!!"

Many fans also sent their condolences to Matt's husband and shared their disbelief over the news that he is gone.

We also send our condolences to Matt's family and hope he's getting his fill of Jets victories and fresh Jeopardy! clues in a better place.