Talk-show host Jerry Springer died at the age of 79 on 27 April. "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," his family's spokesperson told POPSUGAR in a statement. "He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart, and humour will live on."
Springer was a politician and a lawyer before he joined Cincinnati's WLWT as a commentator, and he later launched his own show with the network called "Jerry Springer." The popular, sometimes scandalous show ran from 1991 to 2018. Springer also appeared on "The Masked Singer" in 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Katie.