Famous American TV host Jerry Springer is dead
Jerry Springer, an American journalist, politician and era-defining television host has died aged 79, the deceased’s friend and the family’s spokesperson Jene Galvin who described him as “irreplaceable” confirmed to BBC News on Thursday.
“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,” said Ms Galvin in a statement.
They said Mr Springer, who is best known for his raucous TV talk shows, died peacefully at his Chicago home on Thursday – this came a few months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on,” the statement added.
Mr Springer began his career as a political campaign adviser to former American senator Robert Francis Kennedy but would soon move to practising law following the assassination of the lawmaker in 1968.
In 1970, he ran for Congress against Donald Clancy but failed to unseat the Republican.
He is also well-known for his time on Television as journalist and host including popular shows such as Jerry Springer talk show, talent show competition America’s Got Talent and reality court show Judge Jerry.
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