The host’s talk show ran from 1991 to 2018.
Jerry Springer, the longtime talk show host, died Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago at age 79.
“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,” Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family, said in a statement obtained by ABC News.
“He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on,” Galvin continued.
Talk show host Jerry Springer talks to his guests and audience on the set of The Jerry Springer Show.
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Springer is best known for his always controversial “The Jerry Springer Show,” which ran in syndication from 1991 to 2018. He most recently hosted the syndicated courtroom show “Judge Jerry,” which was canceled in early 2022 after three seasons.
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