Jerry Springer , Dead at 79.<br />TMZ reports that the popular TV host and former mayor of Cincinnati died on April 27 at his home in Chicago following a brief illness. .<br />Sources tell TMZ that Springer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago.<br />Springer was best known for <br />'The Jerry Springer Show,' which debuted <br />in 1991 and ran for 27 years.<br />It became a cultural phenomenon. At one point, the controversial production was more popular than 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'.<br />On his Twitter page, Springer jokingly <br />referred to himself as, “Talk show host, ringmaster of civilization’s end.”.<br />Prior to his successful TV career, Springer served <br />one term as the mayor of Cincinnati in 1977.<br />His last TV appearance was on <br />'The Masked Singer' in October 2022.<br />Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson, issued a statement about his friend's death.<br />Jerry’s ability to connect with people <br />was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on <br />the street who wanted a photo or a word, Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson, via Associated Press.<br />He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on, Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson, via Associated Press
