Who is Katie Springer? Jerry Springer's only child was born blind and deaf

Katie Springer was born in 1976 and Katie, chose to stay away from the spotlight despite her father's fame

UPDATED APR 27, 2023

Katie Springer, 47, was the only child of Jerry Springer (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OHIO: Controversial television personality Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79, surrounded by his loved ones. According to his family, he passed away "peacefully." Springer was known for his ability to connect with people, which 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," read the statement released by his family. "He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart, and humor will live on," the statement added.

Springer married Micki Velton in 1973 while serving on the Cincinnati City Council. The couple shared a daughter, Katie Springer, who was born in 1976. Katie, who is now 47 years old, chose to stay away from the spotlight despite her father's fame. She was born deaf and blind but now lives a normal life with her husband Adam Yenkin and son Richie.

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Katie was born with disabilities

Katie Springer, the daughter of late television personality Jerry Springer, said that despite being born with disabilities, she considered herself a lucky child as her parents treated her no differently from any other child. "I’ve heard this story that when I was first born and they heard about all these problems, they just said, 'We’re never going to treat her different, we’re going to make sure she knows she’s not different,'" she shared. Jerry Springer and Katie's mother, Micki Velton, were together for 21 years before divorcing in 1994, as per CelebSuburb.

Jerry and his daughter Katie shared a special bond

Jerry Springer had a close relationship with his daughter Katie, as evidenced by his willingness to go the extra mile for her. In 2006, as Katie was preparing to get married, Jerry entered the reality competition show 'Dancing With The Stars' in order to learn how to dance and perform at her wedding. "I guess the final thing was my daughter, Katie, is getting married in December. And so we talked it over and I said, 'Wouldn’t it be great if I knew how to dance at my daughter’s wedding?' That I wouldn’t step on her train or feet. So that’s my goal," he said in an interview. Jerry's commitment to his daughter's special day highlights the bond they shared, despite his busy career in politics and entertainment.