Public Mourns Death of Jerry Springer

Talk show host Jerry Springer announces that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican George Voinovich, during a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio.InternationalIndiaAfricaNews of the death of famous TV talk show host Jerry Springer at the age of 79 shocked his fans and fellow colleagues. Springer was a diverse and creative personality, serving as a lawyer, politician, daytime broadcaster and actor in different periods of his life. A spokesman for prominent TV figure Jerry Springer said the famed media host died of a brief illness at his home in Chicago. US media has reported that the screen star had been battling pancreatic cancer.Not long after news broke of his death, netizens flocked to social media platforms to express their grief and gratitude for the late broadcaster. Broadcaster and US media columnist, Piers Morgan, who worked with Springer on “America’s Got Talent,” lamented the loss and recalled the joy he experienced while working with the figure.

"Jeez, this sucks. RIP Jerry Springer, 79. TV icon & such an intelligent, warm, funny man. Loved working with him, loved hanging out with him, loved arguing with him, loved everything about him. Gutting," wrote Morgan on his social media account.

Comedian Loni Love also expressed her condolences, tweeting about Springer’s ability to connect with people.”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,” stated Love.