Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host and former mayor of Cincinnati, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 79.
According to a family statement, Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago.
Springer has been a resident of Sarasota for decades and was often seen around town and known to be very friendly to fans.
Funeral services and a memorial gathering are currently being developed. To remember Jerry, the family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider following his spirit and make a donation or commit to an act of kindness to someone in need or a worthy advocacy organization. As he always said, “Take care of yourself, and each other.”