Jerry Springer, the former mayor of Cincinnati, rose to prominence as the host of The Jerry Springer Show which was known for its salacious content and dysfunctional chair-throwing guests.
Long-time friend and spokesperson for the family Jene Galvin, said Springer died peacefully at his Chicago home after a brief illness 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," he said in a statement. "He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on."Springer, a one-time mayor of Cincinnati, rose to prominence as the host of The Jerry Springer Show which had a near 27-year run with over 4,000 episodes aired.
The series was known for its chair-wielding brawls and expletive-filled arguments often featuring guests accused of adultery or facing family problems. Episodes usually covered salacious topics with their titles mimicking tabloid headlines like: I Slept with 251 Men in 10 Hours!, Stripper Sex Turned Me Straight, and Hooking Up With My Therapist.
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