Jerry Springer Dead at 79: He Brought the Drama — And Left Quietly

Jerry Springer was a British-born American television host, journalist, and former politician best known for hosting the outlandish TV show The Jerry Springer Show. The show became a cultural phenomenon in the ’90s and 200s and often had outrageous moments, including onstage fights and scandalous behavior. Known for his catchphrase “Take care of yourself, and each other,” Springer turned tabloid-style drama into entertaining TV.

Before his TV fame, he served as the mayor of Cincinnati and worked as a news anchor, showcasing a surprisingly diverse career.

He was successful and had a massive net worth. At his passing, Springer had accumulated a wealth of $60 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Personal life

He married Micki Velton on June 16, 1973, and despite reports of a split in the ’90s, a spokesperson confirmed they remained married until his passing.

The couple welcomed their daughter Katie Springer in 1976. Born without nasal passages, and later diagnosed as blind and deaf in one ear, Katie faced significant medical challenges from the start. In a 2006 interview, she described a childhood filled with love and unwavering support, crediting her parents for raising her “as normally as possible.”

Jerry Springer and his daughter Katie Springer — Jerry Springer, alongside his daughter Katie, who was born without nasal passages, as well as being blind and deaf in one ear.

How did Jerry Springer die?

Springer died peacefully at his home in suburban Chicago, according to a statement from his family. He was 79.

He died after a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a family spokesperson.

Springer’s final resting place is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie.

Former bodyguard and talk show host Steve Wilkos mourned him, saying, “Other than my father, Jerry was the most influential man in my life… We will miss him terribly.”

With wit, charisma, and a knack for the outrageous, Jerry Springer left a lasting mark on pop culture.