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Nadezhda
May 19, 2025
I would have liked to know more about your parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, who survived the Holocaust and how they impacted your life.
Tom Berbas
May 17, 2025
Jerry Springer brought people together in unexpected ways and gave a voice to those who might not otherwise have been heard. Beyond the headlines, he approached his work with a sense of humor and genuine empathy, always reminding us of our shared humanity. His impact on popular culture was undeniable, and he will be remembered for his unique ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life. Condolences to his family, friends, and all who appreciated his one-of-a-kind presence. May his memory remind us to approach each other with understanding and kindness.
Tom Berbas
Marion
January 9, 2025
Jerry, you will be sorely missed. You were classy, kind-hearted and gracious. I loved your show and the humor you provided with each episode.
I just found out that my aunt and uncle are buried in the same cemetery as you. I will always visit your gravesite when I am there! Greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Leslie Redaway
October 15, 2024
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SUSAN WADDLE
August 29, 2024
TO JERRY SPRINGERS FAMILY TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND EACH OTHER AND MAY JERRY RIP
SUSAN WADDLE
August 29, 2024
TO JERRY SPRINGERS FAMILY TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND EACH OTHER RIP JERRY
SUSAN WADDLE
August 29, 2024
TO THE SPRINGER FAMILY TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND EACH OTHER I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
SUSAN WADDLE
August 24, 2024
SENDING PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW YOU STILL MISS JERRY
Nadezhda Wall-Rossi
July 7, 2024
Rest in peace, Jerry Springer. Would have loved to hear you speak about your amazing family.
Mary (MJ) Meshania
April 18, 2024
Hi Jerry I just finished watching you it’s 4am I have insomnia I record your shows to watch them at nite, I been watching you for years. It makes me sad when I see you on Tv that you’re not here. I will keep watching your shows till it’s time for me to go home. You Keep R.I.P. My Angel Because The Stars Belong To The Sky.
Linda Soule
April 15, 2024
Jerry was a great guy
Stormy Ross
March 19, 2024
My 15 year old son came in to the living room on 04/27/2023 holding back tears saying I can't do One of the things on my bucket list, the most important one. I said you're 15 how can that be true, you have your whole life. He says I can never go to see Jerry Springer. It was a sad day for all of us. You are truly missed.
Mary (MJ) Meshania
November 3, 2023
I Just Want To Add Another Post To Mr Jerry In Heaven. I Just Finished Watching You. I Record All Your Shows From Monday-Friday At 3pm And I Watch You At Night. It’s Sad To Watch You Knowing You’re Gone But I Laugh At All The Silly People And All The Fighting They Do. I Will Always Keep Your Memory Alive Till It’s Time To Join You Up There. You’re So Lucky To Be So Close To God And All The Stars. Keep R.I.P. Sweet Angel
Will K.
November 2, 2023
May you Test In Peace Jerry. My heartfelt condolence to the Springer family and friends for this irreplaceable loss of your loved one. Will K.
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October 31, 2023
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October 31, 2023
May your journey be a safe one Jerry. Rest In Peace. Condolence to the Springer Family for losing you. Friend
Your´e missed Jerry. Wish you were here with us. Condolence to the family. EF
Eagle Flight
October 10, 2023
Melvaline McCool
August 3, 2023
Dear Family: Our hearts are saddened for the loss of your beloved dear Jerry! May the God and Father of tender mercies grant you all love, peace and continuous comfort. Please know that the love he had for you all will forever remain in your hearts! He touched the lives of so many and left you with a great legacy!
Yellowknife
July 29, 2023
You´re missed a lot Jerry. Condolence to the Springer family and friends for their loss of you. Yellowknife of The N.W.Territories.
Tony
July 8, 2023
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful talk show host Mr. Jerry Springer fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Jerry Springer was the longtime host of the controversial talk show "Jerry Springer." Mr. Jerry Springer appeared on many TV shows which we enjoyed watching those shows. There is no greater pain there could be than losing someone you love, especially when it is unexpected. May Almighty God in Heaven comfort the Springer family, friends and fan's broken hearts with endless love, strength, and peace as you cope with this loss in your lives. Mr. Jerry Springer will certainly be missed by the entertainment and the whole world. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
Phyllis Key
June 14, 2023
Jerry Springer will be sadly missed. My deepest condolence to his family.
Mary Meshania
June 14, 2023
I still watch you Monday thru Friday your show comes out at 3 pm I record it so I can watch it at night. It makes me sad to see you and know that you’re gone. I will always continue to watch you to keep your memory alive. Heaven is very Lucky to have such a great star like you because the stars belong to the sky. Keep shining bright my beautiful angel R.I.P.
Patricia Park
June 14, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Patricia Park
June 14, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patricia Park
June 14, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.✝
Juliet COSSE
June 13, 2023
I really enjoyed the show til this day I love watching the reruns
Dennis Winship
May 31, 2023
I liked the jerry springer show i think his show was a riot. Dennis winship Lynn,massachusetts
Valenda Newell
May 20, 2023
Jerry brought fans a different type of entertainment. Definitely outrageous and for adults only, it always had some amazing surprises. He was a wonderful judge and tv host...RIP
Patty Goodall
May 5, 2023
RIP Your work here on earth is done
Alfie Martin
May 5, 2023
Hi Jerry! Rest in Piece!
Virginia Robles
May 4, 2023
I want to extent my condolences to the family and know that my daughter and I watched his program many times and just started watching Judge Jerry. So sorry for your loss.
Afreeca Fulton
May 4, 2023
Your particular brand of humor and sweet personality will be missed greatly. Fly high, Jerry!
#JerryJerryJerry!!!
My deep condolence to the Springer family and friends-fans for a great loss. You are loved by the whole world. Bill
Bill Harren
May 4, 2023
Rest in Peace my friend. Bill Harren
RA
May 3, 2023
Prayers for the Springer family, your loss is shared by many, may God give strength and comfort to you all to help you as you go through your time of loss.
Patricia Jacobs
May 2, 2023
Rest In Peace, Jerry Springer.
My condolences to your friends and family.
Debra Johnson
May 2, 2023
Jerry will be so missed! Heart breaking, my prayers and condolences to the family. Just watching him sometimes help me as a person to feel better, so sad.
Jerry Pilipiak
May 2, 2023
To Mr. Springers family He was a great man in whatever he did and he will be missed always.
BR
May 2, 2023
One of a kind is an understatement, but there was only one Jerry Springer and he will be dearly missed. Prayers for the Springer family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with you all.
LYNDA THOMAS
May 1, 2023
You made Everyone's Day. You Light up the room. You Helped A lot people. You Had the greatest Show. You will be well Miss. Rest on Jerry
Mitchell Williams
May 1, 2023
May your wings fly with God & may your soul rest in the kingdom of God ,
Cincinnati Ohio will miss you! Taylor from Columbus!
Joy Taylor
May 1, 2023
Cincinnati and surrounding cities will miss you Mr. Springer! God Bless you ❤
Tyrone Barnes
May 1, 2023
My heart goes out to his family and fans that Jerry is no longer with us watching his show will not be same to hear his final thoughts he was a brilliant man to analyze the best scenario compassion for humanity of relationship with different things, people etc
mommy
May 1, 2023
LONG LIVE JERRY SPRINGER!
Marilyn Cowlin
May 1, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cookie Pullens
May 1, 2023
Mr. Jerry Springer you will truly be missed. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. We love you Jerry.
Cherlynn Wheeler
May 1, 2023
Jerry springer you will always be missed , from Cherlynn Wheeler
You always seem to find the truth out of everyone.
Lavender Tahruecii
May 1, 2023
Dearest "Uncle Jerry"
I´ve been watching your show every since I was a teenager...you´re Daytime talk show was emotional ,wild, hilarious all at the same time but was always worth watching...you will definitely be missed by many people and my heart sincerely goes out to the Springer family at this very heartbreaking time
Godbless
Love your Talk show viewer,
Lavender Tahruecii,
Mimi
May 1, 2023
In loving memory of our Jerry Springer... What a beautiful soul that was shared among us all... May you rest in internal peace..
Amy Steinel
May 1, 2023
Rest in peace I love show I hope in better place
LaTonya McQuirter
May 1, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
RH
April 30, 2023
To the family of Mr. Springer, condolences for your loss. During this time may the God of tender mercies and ALL comfort, comfort you.
Patty Goodall
April 30, 2023
RIP YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
Linda (Lou) Morrow
April 30, 2023
Mr. Jerry you will be missed and to the family You all are in my Prayers. Loved watching Jerry on Tv as well as all the funny comments he would make. R.I.P
mary winchester
April 30, 2023
Jerry I've watched your Tv show for a long time and will miss your sense of humor . Take your rest now,You have done a Dog Gone Good Job. There will not be another You.
Lamar
April 30, 2023
In Loving Memory Of
Uncle Jerry Springer. Gone but never forgotten. Rest In Power
Davis
April 30, 2023
We send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Mr. Jerry Springer. May your treasured good memories provide comfort for you always. He will be missed by all who loved him. May prayers strengthen you and God´s loyal love always comfort and sustain you. Psalm 23
Debra robbins
April 30, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kareema
April 30, 2023
Jerry you changed the game for money tv! Never stop being messy and have a sit down with Adam and Eve. Let´s unpack that.
-love reema
Maria ortiz
April 30, 2023
Jerry you will always be missed it is so heartbreaking that your no longer with us thank you for your shows and advice they meant so much and we learned so much rip you will be missed always
Mrs. Shawneequa Samuels-Sims
April 30, 2023
I loved watching "The Jerry Springer Show ", from 1991-2018. I was sad when it went off the air. T.V. was never going to be the same. The show was my everyday fix of crazy. R. I.P Mr. Jerry Springer and to his family and friends, may God´s comfort be yours during this time of bereavement.
Peggy Ludwig
April 29, 2023
My parents, Gerry and Larry Ludwig were neighbors of Jerry and Mickie, in Sarasota, Florida. They said what a nice guy Jerry was. We loved his TV show./Peggy Ludwig, daughter of the late Gerry and Larry Ludwig
Amy Byrd
April 29, 2023
My condolences on the passing of Jerry Springer.When his talk show first aired in Cincinnati Ohio my friend and I attended the show for individuals being overweight and I got up and asked a question and after the show Jerry Springer came to me and thanked me for attending the show and he hugged me so his passing brought so many emotions.RIH Jerry Springer gone but never forgotten.
Lindsay Solares
April 29, 2023
Rest In Paradise. You will be greatly missed.
Jeff Blackwell
April 29, 2023
Be praying for family Jerry Springer he be miss on
TV in person I want to him in person I will see
Him other side
KIERRA MCCARROLL
April 29, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Anita Rine
April 29, 2023
Loved watching Jerry. He met our son in Cincinnati and seen his tie, a double Windsor. He taught Jerry how to tie one. RIP Jerry forever. Anita and Jeff Rine
Lisa Edwards
April 29, 2023
My name is Lisa I was so sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Springer May he Now Rest In Eternal Peace. God Bless him and his entire family.
Jai
April 29, 2023
Dear Springer family I´m sending my condolences to you all. Jerry was an amazing person a tv icon his show was entertaining. I´m such a big fan so sad to see him go .
faith c tobin/brad j.herscot
April 29, 2023
Dear Springer Family Brad and I would like to take this time to extend our condolences's to the family.may he rest in peace and he'll surely be missed very much.best faith/brad
Tina Hardman
April 29, 2023
So many tributes from those who knew him saying what a gentleman he was and a genuinely nice guy. He was a TV icon who pushed the boundaries with his crazy but entertaining show. However, he said he didn't ever think he was better than any of those who participated just luckier with what life had given him. RIP Jerry, I am sad to see you go.
James
April 29, 2023
Where does one begin. I was a fan from day one. Thank you for the memories and the entertainment you provided. You were the perfect example of our First Amendment rights. Godspeed!
Friends of Pebble Beach
April 29, 2023
The Friends of Pebble Beach. Condolences to the family and friends who lost you to soon.
Lee springer jones and phil jones
April 29, 2023
It is with great sadness and loss that we learned of Jerry"s death. Though we did not keep in touch after he left Cincinnat, he was still thought of frequently. Love. Cousin Lee Springer Jones
Cynthia Soré
April 29, 2023
I not only grew up watching Jerry Springer, my twin boys were raised on Springer too.
In fact, some fond memories of my time with my boys is watching Springer after school and having after school snacks. It was shocking and hilarious.
I was shattered when I learned of Jerry Springers death. It´s like a part of history died.
I was saddened when his show ended in 2018. But thankful for all the laughs.
I offer sincere condolences to his family and friends. I understand your loss. As I too lost one of my sons in 2015.
With deepest sympathies and respect,
Cynthia Soré
Trisha
April 29, 2023
Rest In Peace Jerry ! Life is a crazy thing and you sure made the most of it! Thank you for the laughs
Precious
April 29, 2023
To the Springer family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
May God provide strength and comfort during this difficult time.
I wish I was able to meet Mr. Springer. I can tell he was an authentic and kind person. He never judged , except for the Judge Jerry show of course. The world needs more people like him.
Doris Miller
April 29, 2023
My heart goes out to Jerry's friends and family. May you find peace through grief.
Angie Henderson
April 29, 2023
GOD BLESS YOU JERRY!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!
Sandra kemp
April 29, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Jerry you gave me something to laugh about many days. You will be missed.
Adriane Harris
April 28, 2023
Being a single working parent in the 90's would've been intolerable, but for the Jerry Springer show. His crazy antics,fights,crazy weddings,zany guests made for entertainment that will never be matched.Including his Jerry corner where he tried to share some light on positive experiences as human beings. Rest well Jerry and may the angels guide you on your journey, thanks for the laughs
Sylvia McCrorey
April 28, 2023
My condolences and sympathy goes out to the Jerry Springer family. I have enjoyed his shows for some years now, and just watched him be so full of life. I know that he will surely be missed from everyone whose life he touched and worked with. Much prayers for his family.
Mrs.D.M.Brown
April 28, 2023
My heartfelt condolences goes out to the "Springer "family.So sorry
for your loss. On yesterday when I heard the devastating news Jerry had transitioned to
a much better place it was devastating I started watching the show since day one .Over the years I was a number one fan until the last show aired.If anyone had a story to tell Jerry would give them a chance to tell it although the fights would take placeHe believed in letting them get their frustration out.I really enjoyed watching his shows faithfully.Reallymade my day when the audience chant "Jerry...Jerry"he would just smile also all at the same time he stayed out of the way when the fighting started .That was funny.At the end of each show he would express his feelings about whatever the situation was to the best of his ability.Will miss him dearly.Although the shows are reruns I still enjoy watching them...Jerry will truly be"Missed"by all of his fans including myself.Sleep on"Mr.Springer"take your rest I say to the family keep trusting in "GOD"one day you all will meet again this is just a "Pause "God Bless You All
Elizabeth Bell
April 28, 2023
R.I.P. Jerry Springer
Chris Webb
April 28, 2023
I always enjoyed his ending messages, "Take care of yourself and each other." He was a Genuine person which is commendable. "For I know the plans i have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Amen
Jody
April 28, 2023
Hi how are you I am good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. Rip. I loved his tv show etc. He seemed like a nice guy. I will miss him so. No rush take care bye
Victoria
April 28, 2023
I forgot to say after my Go Jerry Go Jerry Go Jerry straight to heaven , remember everyone his FINAL thought I'm sure on his way out way out was:
Be good to yourself and each other! (You never know when your time is up!)
Victoria
April 28, 2023
Go Jerry, Go Jerry, Go Jerry straight to heaven and have fun up there with everyone before us! They'll love you like we did!
M. Robinson
April 28, 2023
He will truly be missed, WE all love him. Was hoping that he would have ran for president
Debbie Tjrasher
April 28, 2023
My sincere condolances for Jerry Springer Judge Jerry He will truly be missed
Dave Patoka
April 28, 2023
Sorry for your loss
God Bless the Jerry Springer family.
GB
April 28, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Springer family...I am a long time fan and I really loved that he was on DWTS so he could dance at his daughter's wedding. Rest in Power Jerry and now that you are the next ancestor for your family...guide them and look after them...to his family...stay strong and continue loving this much missed man.
Haley sue
April 28, 2023
R.I.P Jerry I can't believe this happened we will all miss you and remember you forever ... Condolences to his family and friends ... He helped me thru a lot of hard times with his final thoughts so much wisdom he had ... It's like losing and long lost family member we love you Jerry
Alice Gonzalez
April 28, 2023
Rest in peace jerry
Susan Gover
April 28, 2023
May God bring peace to the family as they walk the path of healing from the loss of Jerry.
Rest in peace Jerry.
Caroline
April 28, 2023
Jerry was a trendsetter and media figure for decades! We will miss his personality, honesty but mostly his sense of humor. May the family find peace in this difficult time that he was loved by so many!
Jackie Dunning
April 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harry Steven Lovell
April 28, 2023
Jerry was a great television personality he will be missed rest in peace Jerry my condolences to his family and sending Prayer's was a great guy
Patricia Park
April 28, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patricia Park
April 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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