Steve Wilkos Reacts to Jerry Springer’s Death: ‘The Most Influential Man in My Life’

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Remembering a TV icon. Jerry Springer was laid to rest during a private funeral service in Chicago on Sunday, April 30.

Jerry Springer has been laid to rest in a private ceremony that was held on Sunday, April 30, Springer’s rep tells ET.The private Jewish ceremony was attended by a small group of people and took place in a suburb of Chicago. TMZ was first to report the news and says a tribute is scheduled to take place on May 16 in Cincinnati, Ohio.In a statement issued to ET, Springer's family confirmed that the late broadcast icon died peacefully on Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his family. «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,» said Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family.

It’s been just a few hours since Steve Wilkos found out about the death of Jerry Springer and he’s still in shock that the man who changed his life is gone. While reflecting on Springer’s legacy, Wilkos tells ET that their get-together about a month ago now all makes sense. Wilkos says Springer was saying “goodbye” without officially saying goodbye.

We didn’t see this coming, but it turns out we’re saying goodbye to Jerry Springer today…

confirmed the sad news today, April 27, saying the entertainer had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago. Family spokesperson Jene Galvin told TMZ: "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. He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on.

Steve Wilkos is mourning his friend and former employer, Jerry Springer.

who died from pancreatic cancer Thursday — appeared in a particularly memorable “Treehouse of Horror” episode of Matt Groening’s ever-clairvoyant animated series “The Simpsons.”His voice cameo popped up in the October 1998 Halloween-themed episode “Starship Poopers,” which was written by “Futurama” co-creator David X. Cohen, according to SlashFilm.

Steve Wilkos is speaking out.

Hollywood is remembering the late Jerry Springer.

Jerry Springer, a one time-mayor of Cincinnati and polarizing TV personality, has passed away at the age of 79. He died on Thursday, in his home in Chicago.Len Goodman, judge of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has died at 78Maribel Guardia shares late son Julián Figueroa’s first English songtWitch’s wife Allison Holker celebrates Easter with her kidsThe AP Press reports that Springer battled a brief illness and died peacefully in his house. “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,” said Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson in a statement.

Jerry Springerdied following a «brief illness,» according to his family. The legendary TV host was 79. In a statement issued to ET, Springer's family confirms that the late broadcast icon died peacefully on Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his family. «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,» said Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family.

Jerry Springer and he's still in shock that the man who changed his life is gone. While reflecting on Springer's legacy, Wilkos tells ET that their get-together about a month ago now all makes sense. Wilkos says Springer was saying «goodbye» without officially saying goodbye.Wilkos, a longtime fixture on as head of security before his own spinoff show, spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier and recalled that fateful afternoon when he said Springer called him about getting together for cigars.

Iconic talk show host Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79 and while he's best-known for his eponymous talk show, he had a quieter life away from cameras with his wife and daughter.The American presenter was best known for hosting The Jerry Springer Show for almost three decades from 1991, but he was also a former lawyer and politician. On Thursday, a family spokesperson confirmed that Jerry, 79, had died following a brief battle with cancer.They revealed that his health had taken a turn for the worst in recent weeks, with the TV presenter passing away peacefully at his home in Chicago.

More details surrounding Jerry Springer’s passing have been revealed.

As you sadly have probably heard, we lost Jerry Springer on Thursday.

Jerry Springerdied following a «brief illness,» according to his family. The legendary TV host was 79. In a statement issued to ET, Springer's family confirms that the late broadcast icon died peacefully on Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his family. «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,» said Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family.

who died Thursday at 79. Springer was best-known for his namesake syndicated talk show, “The Jerry Springer Show.”People took to Twitter to express their grief and gratitude for the late daytime broadcaster, actor, lawyer and politician, who served as Cincinnati’s 56th mayor in 1977. Springer died peacefully in his home in Chicago, according to a statement from his family as reported by Cincinnati NBC affiliate WLWT5.The cable TV legend produced and hosted “The Jerry Springer” show from September 1991 to July 2018, airing 27 seasons and nearly 5,000 episodes. The tabloid talk show was best known for featuring dysfunctional family drama, frequent feuds bleeped out with obscenities, baby mama/father drama, the occasional nudity and fans roaring the refrain, “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” Broadcaster and New York Post columnist Piers Morgan recalled working with Springer on “America’s Got Talent,” whom he regarded as a “warm, funny man” on Twitter.

If you were a fan of the daytime TV talk show that introduced many real-life problems on the small screen, you might be wondering how did Jerry Springer die?

Gone too soon. Celebrities are mourning the loss of talk show host Jerry Springer after his death at age 79.