Jeopardy! winner Mattea Roach's father dies at 57

Jeopardy! champion Mattea Roach's father, Philip Henry Roach, has died at his home in Halifaxfrom a brain aneurysm.He was 57.

Hisdeath took place in early May, his obituary says.

"Phil was known to his family and friends for his warmth and kindness, which he displayed in equal measure to those he'd known for decades and those he'd just met," his obituary reads.

Philip Roach is survived by his wife, Patti MacKinnon, and his four children: Mattea, Eamon, Cullenand Lachlan. As well, he is survived by siblings and other family members.

Mattea Roach is the most successful Canadian competitor in Jeopardy! history, having won a record-setting 23 games.

Mattea Roach iscurrently competing in Jeopardy! Masters and isset to appearin the quarterfinals Wednesday night.