Jerry Springer, host of a divisive daytime talk program, has passed away at the age of 79.

His family has confirmed that Jerry Springer, best known as the host of a tumultuous and long-running syndicated talk show, has passed away. He was 79. According to the statement, Springer passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago's western suburbs on Thursday. Springer began his talk show and once served as mayor in his hometown of Cincinnati.  "Jerry's ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in ev....