Jerry Springer death updates — Show host dies from 'pancreatic cancer' as fans say 'he walked so Maury Povich could run' | The Sun
TALK show legend Jerry Springer has died at 79, according to a family statement.
The icon died peacefully at his home in Chicago on Thursday, according to reports.
While a cause of death has not officially been released, TMZ reported that the star had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in recent months.
Fans quickly rushed to social media to pay tribute to the icon, with one saying: "Jerry Springer walked so Maury Povich could run."
A source close to Springer's show revealed that the legend was planning a documentary about his hit show in preparation for his death.
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- Amanda Castro
Judge Jerry
On September 9, 2019, Springer debuted Judge Jerry, a new courtroom program.
He had the chance to host a more "grown-up" program on the show and put his legal training to work.
After three seasons, the show was canceled on March 9, 2022.
- Jennifer Korn
Cause of death not disclosed
Jerry Springer's cause of death was not officially disclosed.
The legend died at his home in suburban Chicago on Thursday, his family confirmed to local NBC News affiliate WLWT.
He was 79 years old.
- Amanda Castro
Revamping Jerry Springer
Early in 1994, Springer and Richard Dominick, his new producer, changed the structure of the program to boost viewership.
The program's popularity increased when it shifted its focus to sensational tabloid news.
The program attracted a lot of interest and had strong ratings.
By 1998, it had more than 6.7million viewers and was outperforming The Oprah Winfrey Show in several cities.
- Amanda Castro
The premiere of Jerry Springer on TV
On September 30, 1991, Jerry Springer made his TV debut.
It was created by WLWT to closely resemble The Phil Donahue program, another chat program, in both format and appearance—right down to Jerry's hairstyle and spectacles, which make him resemble Phil Donahue (both shows were made by Multimedia Entertainment).
It began as a chat program with a political focus, a lengthier version of Springer's commentary.
Homelessness and gun politics were among the subjects discussed with guests Oliver North and Jesse Jackson.
- Jennifer Korn
Tributes flood social media
Fans of Jerry Springer have taken to social media to mourn the legend.
- Amanda Castro
Springer's ties to Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy's electoral campaign hired Springer as an advisor.
He started practicing law at Cincinnati's Frost & Jacobs, now Frost Brown Todd, after Kennedy was assassinated.
- Jennifer Korn
Jerry Springer starred on Masked Singer last year
Season 8 of The Masked Singer premiered on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
As indicated on the official Twitter page of The Masked Singer, the first clue for Beetle is "a leaf."
This made some fans speculate that Beetle could be Michael Keaton because he was the titular character in Beetlejuice.
Beetle was revealed to be none other than Jerry Springer on October 26, 2022.
- Jennifer Korn
Jersey Shore star crushed on Jerry Springer
Angelina Pivarnick, shocked her co-stars last year when she revealed that she has "the biggest crush" on talk show legend Jerry Springer, 78.
She met him when the broadcaster appeared as a guest on 35-year-old Deena Nicole Cortese and 34-year-old Nicole Polizzi's podcast-style program, The Meatball Show.
The recently divorced star was the one who picked up Jerry and bought him to the show.
During the reunion, Angelina reflected on the experience, saying: "When I pulled up to Jerry Springer I was like…" as she held her palms to her face.
- Jennifer Korn
Kurt Angle once worked as security
WWE legend Kurt Angle was once featured as security for Jerry Springer on Ant and Dec's Saturday morning show SMTV.
Sharing a throwback picture, he posted: "It's true! I was security for Jerry Springer. Gotta start somewhere."
Angle went on to become one of the biggest WWE headliners.
- Amanda Castro
All about legendary host Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer was a broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, former lawyer, and politician, who was born on February 13, 1944, in London.
Springer served as the 56th Mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978.
His most notable accomplishments include launching the Jerry Springer Podcast in 2015 and presenting the tabloid talk program Jerry Springer from September 30, 1991, until July 26, 2018.
America's Got Talent was hosted by Springer from 2007 to 2008, and from September 2019 until 2022, he had a show called Judge Jerry.
- Amanda Castro
Funeral and donations
A memorial gathering and funeral services are presently being planned.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, fans follow Jerry's example and donate money or pledge to do a good deed for someone in need or a deserving advocacy group.
- Amanda Castro
Statement from family spokesperson
Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesman for the family, said: “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was 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.”
- Amanda Castro
Statement from family spokesperson
Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesman for the family, said: “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was 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.”
- Jennifer Korn
Jerry Springer dead at 79
The legendary talk show host has reportedly died.
The 79-year-old also served as the mayor of Cincinnati.
His family confirmed his death Thursday.
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