Jerry Springer, legendary US talk show host, dies aged 79

Springer, whose show became an international hit that ran for 27 years, died peacefully at his home in Chicago after “a brief illness,” TMZ cited a family spokesperson as saying.The spokesman did not give further details. TMZ reported that Springer had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago, citing anonymous sources.

Launched in 1991, “The Jerry Springer Show” began life as an ordinary talk show focusing on social issues and US politics, led by the then mild-mannered lawyer and former politician Springer, who briefly served as the mayor of Cincinnati in 1977.

In most episodes, guests came to talk about family problems and expose adultery and other transgressions. Springer would supposedly try to mediate but the encounters often ended up in fisticuffs, with guests being held back by security guards.It ended its run in 2018.INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Take part in our reader survey and help us be better. Click on this image to answer.Subscribe to our daily newsletter

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