celebrity gossip<\/a> sites on Thursday. <\/p>\n\u201cHe\u2019s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on. <\/p>\n
\u201cTo remember Jerry, the family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider following his spirit and make a donation or commit to an act of kindness to someone in need or a worthy advocacy organization.\u201d<\/p>\n
Galvin concluded: <\/p>\n
\u201cAs he always said, \u2018Take care of yourself, and each other.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\nNEW YORK \u2013 OCTOBER 11: TV Host Jerry Springer celebrates the taping of \u201cThe Jerry Springer Show\u201d 20th anniversary show at Military Island, Times Square on October 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFollowing news of his passing, Maury Povich paid tribute to his fellow talk show host, describing him as a \u201cjoyful, smart and, in his own way, a unique showman.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am shocked and saddened by the passing of Jerry,\u201d Povich said in a statement to E! News. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe was not only a colleague but a friend. We worked for the same company for decades. <\/p>\n
\u201cI will miss him.\u201d<\/p>\nCINCINNATI, OH \u2013 JULY 16: Former Cincinnati mayor and talk show host Jerry Springer waves to people in the crowd as he sits down before the start of a campaign event where U.S. President Barack Obama spoke about the economy July 16, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Obama discussed his plan to restore middle class security by paying down our debt in a way that ensures everyone pays their fair share and still invests in the things we need to create jobs and grow our economy over the long term. (Photo by Jay LaPrete\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn her own statement, Ricky Lake \u2014 who hosted Ricki Lake from 1993 to 2004 and The Ricki Lake Show in 2012 \u2013 remembered Springer as \u201ca colleague, a rival and a friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJerry\u2019s persona was the polar opposite of what many remember of his show,\u201d the 54-year-old TV said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe was a Mensch, brilliant, hilarious, and what I remember most, absolutely devoted to his daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe [last] time I saw Jerry was in 2018 when we competed against each other on rap battles and in true form, he beat my ass and we had many laughs that day.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was always kind to me and he will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\nSpringer also hosted Judge Jerry from 2019 to 2022. <\/p>\n
Most recently, he appeared on season 8 of The Masked Singer as the Beetle in 2022.<\/p>\n
He was surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Illinois on Thursday when he died \u2014 and he is survived by his 47-year-old daughter, Katie; and his wife, Micki Velton, whom he wed in 1973.<\/p>\nNEW YORK \u2013 OCTOBER 11: TV Host Jerry Springer celebrates the taping of \u201cThe Jerry Springer Show\u201d 20th anniversary show at Military Island, Times Square on October 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe\u2019ll give the final word here to Steve Wilkos, who famously served as director of security on Jerry Springer from 1994 to 2007.<\/p>\n
\u201cOther than my father, Jerry was the most influential man in my life. Everything I have today, I owe to Jerry,\u201d Wilkos said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was the smartest, most generous, kindest person I\u2019ve ever known. My wife [Rachelle Wilkos] and I are devastated. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe will miss him terribly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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