Jerry’s been in some movies and TV shows too, like “Ringmaster.” And he’s tried running for office a few times, although he hasn’t always been successful.
Death. Springer died at his home in Evanston, Illinois, on April 27, 2023, at the age of 79. A family spokesperson said that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months prior to his death.
According to a family spokesperson, Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago after a bout with pancreatic cancer.
The Jerry Springer Show, which featured all sorts of crazy and controversial topics, as well as some pretty wild behaviour from the guests.
The Jerry Springer Show was a huge hit with audiences, reaching its peak in popularity around 1998 with approximately eight million viewers.
At one point, it even surpassed The Oprah Winfrey Show in ratings. Many viewers loved the show, and believed that Jerry was showcasing real people and their lives in an honest way.
As TV producer and former executive of The Jerry Springer Show, Richard Dominick, put it, “Jerry Springer is a cultural icon…He’s a guy who has done a lot of good things for people, and he’s helped people. He’s not a bad person, he’s a good person.”
Jerry Springer was previously married to Micki Velton for nearly 20 years before their divorce in 1994. Together, they have a daughter named Katie who was born in 1976
Jerry has been a devoted father to Katie and has spoken publicly about the importance of family and supporting loved ones in times of need.