Latest Shocking Entertainment News: Talk Show Host Jerry Springer Dead at 79: Maury Povich and More Stars React
Gone too soon. Celebrities are mourning the loss of talk show host Jerry Springer after his death at age 79.
Us Weekly confirmed on Thursday, April 27, that Springer died following a brief illness. “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,” a spokesperson for Springer’s family Jene Galvin told Us. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”
Galvin continued: “To remember Jerry, the family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider following his spirit and make a donation or commit to an act of kindness to someone in need or a worthy advocacy organization. As he always said, ‘Take care of yourself, and each other.'”
The U.K. native is best known for his eponymous talk show, which ran for nearly three decades before ending in 2018. The long-running daytime series focused on controversial topics, which led to frequent onscreen fistfights between guests. The show’s bouncer, Steve Wilkos, also found stardom after landing his own talk show in 2007.
In 2019, the former Mayor of Cincinnati returned to daytime TV with his syndicated courtroom show Judge Jerry. The series ran for three seasons before airing its final episode in 2022.
Ahead of his passing, Springer competed as The Beetle during season 8 of Fox’s The Masked Singer. In October 2022, the journalist said it “wasn’t actually a hard decision at all” to join the singing competition.
“Well, I’m semi-retired now. So, my reaction [to being asked to do the show] was, have they ever heard me sing? And who is this anyway? But I thought about it for a couple of days. I don’t think I said yes right away, but I thought about it for a couple of days. And why not? It’s just fun,” he told Entertainment Weekly at the time. “I thought my grandson would get a great kick out of this, as well as the rest of the family as soon as I could tell them — and I told them last night so now they know. But that was it.”
Springer continued: “I’m not trying to build a career or anything, because this would be a career ender, anyway. My dad used to tell me be careful what the last thing you’re going to be remembered for is. So if it’s this appearance, if this is how it ends … But it wasn’t actually a hard decision at all. And then I said I couldn’t think of a reason not to do it. It was just fun. I had the time to do it. And as I said, it was just a couple of days, and everyone was just as nice as could be.”
Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more!
Scroll down to read heartfelt tributes about the late star:
The TV personality released a statement, which read, “I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Jerry. He was not only a colleague but a friend. We worked for the same company for decades. He was joyful, smart and, in his own way, a unique showman. I will miss him.” Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock
"What I loved about Jerry Springer was the way he connected with people in a unique and authentic manner. This is why as a talk show host he excelled… condolences to his family and fans on his passing.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾," Love tweeted alongside a selfie with Springer. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
The DJ referred to Springer's passing as the "end of an era." Arlene Richie/Shutterstock
“Other than my father, Jerry was the most influential man in my life. Everything I have today I owe to Jerry. He was the smartest, most generous, kindest person I’ve ever known. My wife and I are devastated. We will miss him terribly," Springer's former costar said in a statement to Us. MediaPunch/Shutterstock
"Nooooooooo," the actress wrote in response to the news. Rob Latour/Shutterstock
The Shahs of Sunset alum reacted to the passing on social media with the prayer hands emoji. MediaPunch/Shutterstock
"RIP," the Love Is Blind season 2 alum wrote via Instagram. Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock
by Yana Grebenyuk
Other Important Shocking Information:
Recent Shocking Latest News World
Recent Shocking Latest Technology News
Recent Shocking Latest Sports News
Recent Shocking Latest Travel News
Recent Shocking Celebrity Gossip
Recent Shocking Weather Report
The Importance of news.
Well, News are very important in our daily life because news provide us with the information all around the world. News tell us about the everything happening around us from the weather, crimes, politics, sports, entertainment to the latest inventions, research in the science and technology too. News is more than just facts and information; it is information that affects us. News affects how we live our lives, how we perform our jobs, how we function as human. News sometime works as an evidence and proof of incidents. And most important it is the source of data and information that help to increase awareness, knowledge of the citizens in a country.
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world Get the latest news from the world: nation, business, entertainment, sports, global Get the latest World News: international news, features and analysis from different continent Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. Find stories, updates and expert opinion. Find the latest breaking news and information on the top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more. For in-depth coverage, of tech issues and events. with investigative reporting and in-depth coverage of tech issues and events. The latest international news, featuring top stories from around the world and breaking news, as it happens now.
If you'd like to support. Please click HERE to go to Support Page. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
No comments