Iconic TV host and former mayor Jerry Springer dies at 79.

Jerry Springer, the iconic TV talk show host and former mayor of Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. Springer, who was known for his raucous talk show "Jerry Springer," passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago after an illness. He began his career in politics before transitioning to daytime television, where he achieved global fame with his controversial talk show. Springer continued to generate buzz in political arenas throughout his career, and also appeared on "America's Got Talent" and hosted the NBC courtroom reality series "Judge Jerry."