Jerry Springer: Net worth of the legendary talk show host who died at 79
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Jerry Springer, legendary television presenter and former mayor of Cincinnati died at the age of 79, confirmed his family. He died on Thursday, April 27 in his home in suburban Chicago. The legend lost his battle with cancer after he was diagnosed several months before his death this week, according to his family spokesperson Jene Galvin. However, the exact cause of death is yet to be revealed officially.
Springer is survived by his 47-year-old daughter Katie Springer whom he had with his ex-wife Micki Velton. The duo got married and then divorced in 1994. Katie who was born deaf and blind, now lives a normal life with her husband Adam Yenkin, and their son Richie, reported New York Post.
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Jerry Springer amassed incredible wealth
The late talk show host reportedly amassed a fortune over his long career in the television industry. As per sources, the estimated wealth he leaves behind ranges from $60 million to $75 million. Springer's public presence was first established as a politician after he served on the City Council of Cincinnati in 1971. Six years later, he was elected as the city's mayor and he served just one term.
Springer then switched to the media industry and went on to become a commentator and news anchor at WLWT stationed in Ohio City. In 1991, Springer took a remarkable turn in his career through his role as a TV host after he launched the famous 'The Jerry Springer Show,' which was aired for nearly 27 years until its end in 2018.
The TV icon was also popular for the 'Judge Jerry' show which ran for three seasons, Baggage, the Springer on the Radio Show, and the Jerry Springer Podcast. In Cincinnati, Springer also had a '60s folk music radio show. In 1991, the British-American former host wrote an autobiography named 'Ringmaster' and in 2006, he had a successful run on the show 'Dancing With the Stars' where he earned 5th place.
Springer previously said he was a 'schlub who got lucky'
In November 2022, Springer was asked during a podcast interview whether he thought of himself as the "granddad of reality TV" to which he jokingly replied, "No, I just apologize. I’m so sorry. What have I done? I’ve ruined the culture. I just hope hell isn’t that hot because I burn real easy. I’m very light-complected, and that kind of worries me. I’m just a schlub who got lucky."
In a statement issued following Springer's death, family spokesperson Galvin stated that the late host'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," and further added saying, "He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart, and humor will live on."
