The former Mayor of Cincinnati Jerry Springer has passed away at the age of 79. The unfortunate news was broken by the talk show host’s devastated family.
His last photo was taken at the Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Parade in Ybor City. He had posted a series of pictures from that day on his Instagram account and the caption read:
“Thank you to @mortampa for a great time at the Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Parade in Ybor City! I’ll be back 🍀”
A statement from his family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago on Thursday morning. While his cause of death is yet to be revealed, it appears to be cancer. Jerry’s family said he was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, with his health sadly taking a turn for the worse this week.
“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,” family spokesman Jene Galvin said.
“He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on,” Jene told TMZ.
Jerry is well-known for hosting the hit talk show The Jerry Springer Show for 27 years, which saw many outrageous guests appear in front of a cheering audience. Before becoming a world-famous TV personality, Jerry ran a failed campaign for US Congress in 1970. He was elected to Cincinnati’s City Council in 1971, before becoming mayor of the city in 1977 and serving for one term. It has been noted that Jerry started his broadcast career as a news anchor and commentator at WLWT in Ohio city before taking on the role of talk show host in 1991 when he started his iconic series.
Pro wrestling world has also reacted to his death. One wrote: “Jerry Springer deserves a #WWE Hall of Fame induction no doubt. Along with appearing on #WWERaw, you can say “Attitude Era” and his Shock TV went hand-in-hand.”
Another said: “Razor Ramon gives 2 kids Wrestlemania tickets as well as his Intercontinental Championship
RIP to both legends Jerry Springer and Scott Hall 🙏”
Vince Russo said: “Man, I must acknowledge this. Make NO BONES ABOUT IT-“The Jerry Springer Show” was 100% the INSPIRATION behind the @WWE Attitude Era. “Fast” Eddie Ferrara and myself would sit there and watch episode after episode of Springer as we wrote next week’s show. Jerry-RIP-and THANK YOU!”
The Iron Sheik said: “JERRY SPRINGER I LOVE YOU FOREVER BUBBA. THIS VIDEO REMIND ME THAT YOU WERE THE LEGEND OF THE EARTH LIKE THE IRON SHEIK. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER”
