JEOPARDY! Mattea Roach, a Masters contestant, has spoken out about what helps them cope after their father died unexpectedly.
Last week, Mattea went to the record store for some music therapy.
Mattea revealed on Thursday that they “got themselves a treat.”
The Jeopardy! contestant shared to Twitter: “When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom… go to the record store and get yourself a treat! You’ll feel better after.”
They purchased Kraftwerk’s The Man Machine, followed by David Bowie’s Heroes and Low.
Following that, Mattea’s Twitter followers shared their most recent record hauls.
Mattea’s father, Phillip Henry Roach, died earlier this month at the age of 57.
Mattea’s untimely death was reported by Nova Scotia Buzz, the 24-year-old’s hometown.
Phillip Roach “died of a brain aneurysm at his home in Halifax on May 2, 2023,” the outlet wrote.
Phillip’s four children with his wife Patti McKinnon were “the greatest joy of his life.”
Phillip graduated from Saint Mary’s University in 1993 with a degree in business and had a career in human resources. He also loved cycling and cooking.
Mattea has not personally spoken out about the tragic passing at this time.
According to the local outlet, Mattea’s father enjoyed playing Trivial Pursuit with his children and was proud to have passed down his love of rock music to them.
Mattea was never shy about bragging about their bond with their father on or off stage after their first appearance on Jeopardy! in April 2022.
During their initial 23-win run, the wunderkind stated on stage that their favourite piece of clothing was their father’s vintage denim jacket.
They were also very excited to see Kraftwerk with him [as seen above].
“After ten years of talking about it, I am finally going to see Kraftwerk with my dad,” Mattea tweeted in 2022 while all smiles with Phillip.
Mattea’s proud parents hosted a watch party at their home for each and every one of their original 23 wins last year.
Mattea’s parents decorated their glass front door with a sign that reads: “This is Jeopardy!”
