Presenter and politician Jerry Springer has died peacefully in his home in Chicago aged 79, his devastated family has revealed.
The legendary talk show host was a popular face on television, hosting a staggering 27 seasons and nearly 5,000 episodes of The Jerry Springer Show.
Jerry was married for 21 years to his ex-wife Micki Velton, who he met on a blind date in 1969, four years before tying the knot.
