Jerry Springer death updates — Talk show legend dies at 79 as family issues heartbreaking statement

TALK show legend Jerry Springer has died at 79, according to a family statement.

The icon died peacefully at his home in Chicago on Thursday, according to reports.

In a statement, family spokesman Jene Galvin said: “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”

While a cause of death has not officially been released, TMZ reported that a family spokesperson told the outlet that the star had been diagnosed with cancer in recent months.

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