MOSCOW, Apr 27 Popular American TV presenter Jerry Springer died in age 79, according to TMZ.
«Jerry Springer, one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of television, has died,» the article says.
According to the publication, the journalist was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago . A relative of Springer also told TMZ that the TV presenter died after a brief battle with the disease.
Springer rose to fame with his own show, which he hosted for 27 years. The first episode aired in 1991. Before that, he ran for the US Congress and served one term as mayor of the city of Cincinnati.