Legendary TV Host Jerry Springer dead at 79

Apr 27, 2023, 8:48 AM | Updated: Mar 23, 2024, 8:25 am

98.5 KYGO

One of the most successful TV talk show hosts in history who for 27 years brought the often controversial “The Jerry Springer Show” to television has passed away at the age of 79.

According to TMZ, Jerry had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and after months of battling it, it got much worse this week.

Jerry Springer took part in many different entertainment avenues over the years including being a host for America’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, and even participated in segments with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Home

The Hook Podcast with Songwriter Seth Ennis...

Brailey Jones

The Hook Podcast | Seth Ennis: Writing “Amen” for Shaboozey & Jelly Roll + The Stories Behind Dylan Scott’s “Hooked” and more!

Songwriter and artist Seth Ennis joins The Hook Podcast to talk about his new hit “Amen” for Shaboozey and Jelly Roll. Seth shares the wild story of how he came […]

31 minutes ago

Sarah Baines

Jake Owens receives divine assistance with new record, finds meaning in music | Music City Minute

American author, (and let’s be real, the great grandpappy of the Outlaw Country writing style) Mark Twain, famously said, “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is […]

1 day ago

Sarah Baines

Nashville, home of country music and spooky specters | Music City Minute

A stroll down the Honky Tonk Highway in Nashville will confirm the city is overflowing with spirits. However, a few of Music City’s famous haunts are serving up a lot […]

2 days ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass a...

Brailey Jones

Nix Takes Over Late as Broncos Extend Win Streak to Six

It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. The Denver Broncos extended their win streak to six games after grinding out an 18–15 victory over the Houston Texans this […]

3 days ago

Brailey Jones

Studies show that the first 48 hours after getting paid are crucial for the average American

As the true-crime show says, “The First 48” hours are the most critical — and apparently, the same goes for your paycheck. A new report reveals that the average American […]

4 days ago

Brailey Jones

New Dr. Seuss book comes out in June, just in time for America’s 250th birthday

A new Dr. Seuss book is coming out in June in time for America’s 250th birthday. It’s called “Sing the 50 United States!“, and stars the Cat in the Hat. Growing up, […]

5 days ago