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Jerry Springer, Legendary Talk Show Host, Dies at 79

R.I.P.

He had been diagnosed with cancer, a family spokesperson said.

Jerry Springer.
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Jerry Springer, the host of the controversial Jerry Springer show, has died. He was 79.

A family spokesperson said that Springer had been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and had passed away at his home in the Chicago area on Thursday, according to TMZ.

“Jerry’s ability to connect with people...

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