His family confirmed that he died on the morning of April 27 at his home in Chicago after a brief illness.
American TV presenter Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79. This is reported by TMZ.
It was learned that the showman passed away on April 27, 2023 at his home in Chicago, Illinois at the age of pancreatic cancer. The star’s oncology was discovered only a few months ago, and this week his condition worsened.
It should be noted that he was born on February 13, 1944. After graduating from high school, Jerry entered Tulane University, where he studied political science. After receiving a bachelor’s degree, he continued his studies at Northwestern University’s Faculty of Law, where he graduated with honors in 1968.
He became interested in politics during the presidency of John F. Kennedy, participated in the election campaign for the presidency of his brother Robert Kennedy, and after his assassination got a job at a law firm in Cincinnati. Subsequently, the ambitious politician became a member of the city council, but in 1974 he was forced to leave his position due to a scandal.
In 1971, Jerry Springer was elected to the Cincinnati City Council. From 1977-1978 he served as mayor of the city of Cincinnati.
After the end of his political career, Springer went to television, where in 1991 the first episode of his controversial talk show was released. The Jerry Springer Show.
The program was originally a continuation of his morning political shows, where prominent politicians were invited and hot social issues were discussed. However, in 1994 The Jerry Springer Show has changed dramatically – away from serious topics and focused on improving the rating.
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Source: korrespondent
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