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Inside Jerry Springer's personal life - From past marriage to being a father

Jerry Springer is back on television screens, but not in a way many think.

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action will premiere on Netflix on January 7, giving viewers at home a glimpse to one their favorite television hosts. The documentary goes behind the scenes of America's most controversial talk show and exposes its biggest scandals, both on- and off-camera. The series includes interview from people involved in the making of the show behind the scenes, including Richard Dominick, who produced the controversial show.

Jerry died in April 27, 2023 after battling pancreatic cancer, leaving behind his ex-wife, Micki Velton, and their daughter, Katie Springer.

Jerry Springer’s ex-wife Micki Velton

Jerry married Micki in 1973 after four years of dating. When the two met in a blind date, Micki was working for Proctor and Gamble and Jerry was serving on the Cincinnati City Council. Their relationship was not always sunshine and rainbows and was even tested when the television host was involve

Jerry Springer's life off screen – marriage with wife Micki to grandson's sweet nickname

Iconic talk show host Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79 and while he's best-known for his eponymous talk show, he had a quieter life away from cameras with his wife and daughter.

The American presenter was best known for hosting The Jerry Springer Show for almost three decades from 1991, but he was also a former lawyer and politician.

On Thursday, a family spokesperson confirmed that Jerry, 79, had died following a brief battle with cancer.

They revealed that his health had taken a turn for the worst in recent weeks, with the TV presenter passing away peacefully at his home in Chicago.

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The spokesperson 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

Jerry Springer

American TV personality and politician (1944–2023)

For other uses, see Jerry Springer (disambiguation).

Jerry Springer

Springer in 2007

Born

Gerald Norman Springer


(1944-02-13)February 13, 1944

London, England

DiedApril 27, 2023(2023-04-27) (aged 79)

Evanston, Illinois, US

Resting placeMemorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Illinois, US
Citizenship
  • UK (by birthplace)
  • US (naturalized)
Education
Occupations
  • Broadcaster
  • journalist
  • actor
  • lawyer
  • politician
Years active1968–2022
Television
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse

Micki Velton

(m. 1973)​
Children1
In office
January 1, 1977 – January 1, 1978
Preceded byJim Luken
Succeeded byBobbie L. Sterne
In office
January 1, 1976 – 1981
In office
January 1, 1972 – April 29, 1974
Websitejerryspringer.com

Gerald Norman Springer (February 13, 1944 – April 27, 2023) was an American broadcaster, journalist, actor, lawyer, and politician.&#

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