His daytime programme, "The Jerry Springer Show", was a favourite American guilty pleasure over its 27-year run, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show.Springer died peacefully at his home in suburban Chicago, according to WLWT 5, the NBC Cincinnati affiliate where he became a news anchor after his stint as mayor.
At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a rating powerhouse and a US cultural pariah. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favourite American guilty pleasure, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show. “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 Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson and friend of Springer's since 1970, in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.
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