He’s also received a special day named after him in one of the biggest honours for the late star.
The shocking news of the talk show icon’s death was confirmed on April 27.
It was later confirmed that the 79-year-old died of pancreatic cancer.
In May, the TV star had a private ceremony for friends and family to say their goodbyes in a suburb in Chicago.
TMZ reported at the time that his burial entailed a religious service, which sources say followed traditional Jewish customs.
Reports stated that a public service would follow.
Indeed, speakers who were close to Springer – known for fronting his eponymous talk show from 1991 until 2018 – paid tribute to him today (June 10), with 550 free tickets made available for members of the public.
His younger sister Evelyn Strauch was among the speakers.
She described her late brother as ‘humorous, intelligent, compassionate, and humble’.
Recalling Springer’s last days, she shared some of his final words: ‘I’ve had a great life. I’ve done so many things that I’ve wanted to do. And I’m extremely grateful.’
Springer’s only daughter also spoke. He shared 47-year-old Katie with ex-wife Micki Velton, who was married to him from 1973 until 1994.
Katie, a teacher, has a disability and is legally blind and deaf in one ear and had surgery after birth as she was born without nasal passages.
During his memorial, Katie told childhood stories, saying of her parents: ‘We were always friends.’
‘And because of my belief in reincarnation and soul pacts, I know we’re all gonna see him again,’ she added.
The memorial service was led by Louis Beck, a friend of Springer’s, and also featured archive footage.
It was streamed on Springer’s website and on social media, as well as on an outdoor screen in Cincinnati, where Springer served as the 56th mayor from 1977 until 1978.
In a truly sweet moment, hundreds of loved ones gathered inside Memorial Hall in Cincinnati also burst into the famous chant: ‘Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!’
What’s more, there was a proclamation by Cincinnati’s Vice Mayor, Jan-Michele Kearney, who declared June 9, 2023, as ‘Jerry Springer Day’.
She described him as ‘larger than life’ and praised his ‘commitment to making the world a better place’.
‘He brought joy and acceptance to everyone he met,’ she said.
‘In his adopted home of Cincinnati, he is beloved for his intellect, insight and ability to bring about positive change.’
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