The infamous talk show host Jerry Springer, 79, has reportedly passed away peacefully in his home. His 'Jerry Springer Show' was one of the most exciting talk shows we've ever seen. It had insane guests, fist fights, and all the drama you would want to escape reality for a little bit of entertainment. There were even times where guests on the Jerry Springer Show would take their clothes off, much to the delight of every boy in puberty at the time, and it was like the wild wild west of talk show entertainment complete with chairs being thrown, security guard Steve handling people like nothing, and everything you could imagine. And don't forget, he was also a mayor at one point in his life, but who wants to do politics when there's much more fun things to do - like his show!

AP covered the details in an official news report that said the following:

At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favorite American guilty pleasure over its 27-year run, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show.

Springer called it “escapist entertainment,” while others saw the show as contributing to a dumbing-down decline in American social values.

“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,” said Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson and friend of Springer’s since 1970, in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”