Jerry Springer's cause of death has been revealed following the news of his sad passing earlier today.
Springer's death was announced by his family who also revealed that the 79-year-old was diagnosed with cancer a few months before his death.
A family spokesperson said he was battling a "brief illness" but a source told TMZ Springer was battling pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed a few months ago and he "took a turn for the worse", writes The Mirror.