JERRY SPRINGER DIES AT 79
Written by Samson Ojeniran on April 27, 2023
Celebrated show host Jerry Springer has died.
A statement from his family confirmed that he passed away ‘peacefully’ at his home in Chicago.
According to TMZ, Springer had been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, with his health taking a turn for the worse this week.
Family spokesman Jene Galvin was quoted as saying “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word.
He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on”
Jerry hosted the smash hit ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ for 27 years, growing to become one of the most watched TV shows and made popular by its controversial guests who usually engaged in fights over revelations made on the set, to the cheers of the audience.