News Jerry Springer, controversial daytime talk show host, dies at 79 of pancreatic cancer April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Kelly Lawler, USA TODAYComments Off on Jerry Springer, controversial daytime talk show host, dies at 79 of pancreatic cancer Jerry Springer, the controversial former daytime talk show host and mayor of Cincinnati, has died at 79 of pancreatic cancer, a spokeswoman confirmed.