Jerry Springer net worth detailed after death age 79

He hosted the infamous Jerry Springer Show for 27 years, known for its outrageous guests and the audience chant of “Jerry, Jerry, Jerry.”

Now, Jerry Springer has passed away at his home in Chicago. The TV host had been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.

TMZ report the illness had “taken a turn for the worse” recently.

A spokesperson for his family, Jene Galvin, said: “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 humor will live on.”

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Jerry Springer’s net worth

Jerry Springer’s exact net worth is not known, although it has been estimated to be in the region of $75M.

The TV anchor, who died of cancer, was reportedly paid $10 million every year according to his contract.

Springer was born in London in 1944, full name Gerald Norman Springer. He emigrated to the US with his parents, a bank clerk and a shoe shop owner, at age four.

Springer majored in political science before becoming a political advisor to Robert F. Kennedy.

He was elected to Cincinnati City Council in 1971 but resigned in 1974 after a scandal involving a sex worker. Springer moved into broadcasting when he was hired as a commenter for Cincinnati’s WLWT.

The infamous Jerry Springer talk show aired for the first time on September 30, 1991. As well as hosting the Jerry Springer Show, he appeared on America’s Got Talent and hosted Judge Jerry.