Jerry Springer, the longtime daytime television host and former mayor, died on April 27 at age 79. “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,” Jene…

Jerry Springer, the longtime daytime television host and former mayor, died Thursday at age 79, it was confirmed. “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,”…