What is Jerry Springer’s net worth?
JERRY Springer was a name known around the world, thanks to his outrageous 90s talk show which set the template for similar shows around the world.
With many TV credits under his belt, the talk show host had banked a lot of money throughout his career.
Who was Jerry Springer?
Gerald Norman Springer, widely known as Jerry, was an American television presenter born on February 13, 1944.
Before hitting fame he was a lawyer and politician.
In 1970, Jerry ran for Congress, but he failed to unseat Republican Donald D. Clancy but took 45% of the vote in a traditionally Republican district.
In 1997, Springer became mayor of Cincinnati and stayed in the post for a year.
The TV star was best known for his outrageous series The Jerry Springer Show, which began in 1991.
The show featured some controversial guests over the years, which ranged from a man marrying a horse to a mother and daughter sex domination duo.
The show eventually came to an end in July 2018.
On April 27, 2023, Jerry passed away peacefully in his Chicago home at the age of 79.
His family confirmed the legendary talk show host's death with local NBC News affiliate
Jene Galvin, a spokesman for the family told WLWT: "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.
"He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on."
Reports indicate Jerry had been diagnosed with cancer.
What was Jerry's early life?
Jerry was actually born in the London Underground station of Highgate while the station was in use as a shelter from German bombing during World War II.
He grew up on Chandos Road, East Finchley.
His parents, Margot and Richard Springer were Jewish refugees who escaped from Landsberg an der Warthe, Germany.
His maternal grandmother Marie Kallmann, who was left behind, died in the gas trucks of Chełmno concentration camp.
In January 1949, Jerry emigrated with his parents to America, settling in Queens, New York.
What was Jerry's net worth?
Jerry had amassed quite a fortune during his time in the limelight.
According to multiple outlets, he had a reported net worth of $60million.
This is largely down to starring on The Jerry Springer Show.
However, Springer had made appearances in various films and TV shows including The Masked Singer US where he was unveiled to be the contestant, Beetle, in 2022.
In 2019, Springer took his television career to the courts with his show Judge Jerry.
The programme followed Springer as he heard various court cases and in the end, determined the verdict for each case.
The show lasted three seasons.
Was Jerry Springer married?
Jerry married Micki Velton in 1973.
The couple met while she was working for Proctor and Gamble.
They went on a blind date in 1969 and dated for four years before getting hitched.
However, after 21 years together, in 1994, the two called it quits and divorced.
The former couple share one daughter, Katie Springer, born in 1974.