Jerry Springer was buried in a “small” private ceremony in Chicago this weekend

Talk show host Jerry Springer was buried in a “small” private ceremony in Chicago last weekend after dying of pancreatic cancer.

Springer, 79, was buried on Sunday in a traditional Jewish ceremony in the suburbs while surrounded by his family and close friends, sources said. TMZ

He died Thursday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just months earlier.

The witty television personality was known for his legendary hit “The Jerry Springer Show” – which brought wild and raunchy moments into the living rooms of millions of Americans.

Sources revealed that his devoted fans of 27 years, who he always said “take care of yourself” at the end of every show, will have the chance to say goodbye on May 16 at a public event in Cincinnati.

Sources revealed that his devoted fans of 27 years, who he always said “take care of yourself” at the end of every show, will have the chance to say goodbye on May 16 at a public event in Cincinnati. Pictured: Jerry Springer on the 25th season of the show ‘Jerry Springer’

Sources say Springer’s public funeral will likely include several celebrity appearances and live music.

Political figures from Springer’s time as mayor of Cincinnati in 1977 are also expected.

The funeral is free and open to about 500 people who wish to attend. The news outlet described the event as a “big deal.”

Springer’s unexpected death came a year after he said he wanted to retire while “still healthy.”

At the time, NBCUniversal canceled its latest show ‘Judge Jerry’. He added, “I don’t have to make a living. I want to enjoy life.’

There is no doubt that Springer’s public funeral will be overrun with several people he touched and met throughout his life and wide career, including as a news anchor and commentator on WLWT before taking on a new role as a talk show host in 1991. took itself.

Family spokesman Jene Galvin said on Thursday: ‘Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he attempted, whether it was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a picture or a word.

“He is irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”

Springer’s unexpected death came a year after he said he wanted to retire while “still healthy.” In the photo: Springer in his show

Springer hosted the smash hit ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ for 27 years and became America’s guilty pleasure for wild and gritty TV moments

His audience would cheer his name, while his outrageous guests would get into frenzied fights – expletive-filled tirades squealing out

Springer called it “escapist entertainment,” while others saw the show as contributing to a weakening of American social values.

On his Twitter profile, Springer jokingly declared himself as “talk show host, ringmaster of the end of civilization.”

He claimed that the people on the “Jerry Springer Show” – which debuted in 1991 – volunteered to be subjected to the ridicule or humiliation that awaited them.

His audience would cheer his name, while his outrageous guests would engage in mad fights – expletive-filled rants squealing out.

Springer called it “escapist entertainment,” while others saw the show as contributing to a weakening of American social values.

He would often tell people with a wink that his wish for them was “may you never be on my show.”

The ‘rry Springer show’ was so popular in the 1990s that it even surpassed Oprah Winfrey’s program in several cities.

The show went off the air in 2018, but Springer went on to create his courtroom show, Judge Jerry, which ran for three seasons until 2022.