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Legacy
Death
April 27, 2023
Springer died at the age of 79 due to pancreatic cancer.
Cultural Impact
Posthumous Recognition
Springer was credited with changing U.S. television and creating a new format that encouraged conflict among guests.
Political Career
U.S. House of Representatives Campaign
1970
Springer ran for the U.S. House of Representatives but lost to incumbent Republican Donald D. Clancy.
Cincinnati City Council Election
1971
Springer was elected to the Cincinnati City Council.
Resignation from City Council
1974
Springer resigned from the city council after admitting to soliciting a prostitute.
Re-election to City Council
1975
Springer was re-elected to the city council in a landslide victory.
Mayor of Cincinnati
1977
Springer was chosen by the Cincinnati City Council to serve as mayor for one year.
Gubernatorial Election
1982
Springer ran for the Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio but lost.
Personal Life and Relationships
Meeting Micki Velton
1969
Springer met his future wife, Micki Velton, on a blind date.
Marriage to Micki Velton
1973
Springer married Micki Velton, with whom he had a daughter, Katie.
Reported Divorce
1994
It was reported that Springer and Velton divorced, though a spokesperson later stated they were still married at the time of his death.
Relationship with Kendra Jade
1998-1999
Springer had an encounter with Kendra Jade.
Selected days from chronicle
1 January, 1973
Springer married Micki Velton.
30 September, 1991
Jerry Springer, the tabloid talk show, debuted and started as a politically oriented talk show before evolving into a more sensational format.
29 April, 1974
Springer resigned from the Cincinnati City Council after admitting to soliciting a prostitute.
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