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First-time photos of Jerry Springer’s gravesite have been spotted with his wife’s burial plot right next to it. Springer was one of TV’s controversial hosts. Not that he had bad reports, but he never bothered with what was printed about him. For years, the retired politician-turned-seasoned-talk-show-host stayed ahead of the game. While climbing up the ladder, he gained a large number of fans who often attended his shows. The Jerry Springer show was a hit, and while it lasted, there was never a dull moment. Fans would recall the famous “Jerry, Jerry, Jerry” chant that echoed in the audience every time. The show went on to beat Oprah Winfrey‘s talk show in different states. About twenty-seven years after it was introduced to TV, it went off the air. But Springer made a comeback with his courtroom show titled “Judge Jerry.” He kept on working until his death.
The TV Host’s Death and Burial Arrangements
Jerry Springer battled pancreatic cancer but kept his health challenges away from the public. After years on TV, he made his last act on “The Masked Singer.” He continued on-air by anchoring a folk music show. But Springer’s cancer worsened around March, and he had to throw in the towel. The following month, he passed away in his Chicago home. His family upheld his privacy policy. They revealed that he died at 79 after succumbing to a “brief illness.” And according to them, it was a peaceful exit.
Prior to his death and gravesite picture circulation, Jerry Springer left behind a legacy that can not be truncated. His influence on TV will continue to reverberate. His family members include his wife, Margaret (shocking revelation), daughter, Katie, and sister, Evelyn.
The onscreen icon was honored by close friends and family on April 30. They hosted a funeral service near his home. Additionally, a public burial arrangement has been put in place for “The Jerry Springer” host. On June 9, his fans in Cincinnati will have the chance to pay their tributes. This was the city where he served as a mayor in 1977. The service will hold at a Memorial Hall in the city.
Jerry Springer Gravesite Doesn’t Have His Complete Name
Jerry Springer’s gravesite has been confirmed by TMZ after the news outlet captured his resting place in Chicago. The environment appeared blissful, with tall green trees and a structure as its backdrop. Right in the center of a mowed lawn was the talk show host’s headstone. The rectangular-shaped construction had the name “SPRINGER” boldly written on it. Next to it was another slab etched with the name Gerald Norman. These were his first and middle names.
A few baby steps away from Jerry Springer’s gravesite ushers onlookers to his wife’s headstone. It was reserved for Margaret ‘Micki’ Velton. The duo spent over four decades of their lives as a couple.
Expectedly, Springer’s celebrity status made him a subject of gossip. But until his death, he never paid attention to some details stirred by rumors. In the 90s, it was reported that the talk show host divorced his wife. This was not denied or confirmed by Springer, who valued his private life. Instead, he was tight-lipped and never addressed the news.
So it comes as a shock to many, seeing Magaret’s headstone next to her deceased husband. This goes to show that they were very much together until death. Even in death, Jerry Springer loved his wife, for whom he already prepared a headstone. Interestingly, the woman once tagged as Springer’s ex-wife is still alive and well. But she already knows that Jerry Springer wished to have her by his side at the same gravesite when she dies.