You could hear Heaven chanting “Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!” if you listened hard enough yesterday. Jerry Springer, former mayor of Cincinnati and iconic (yet controversial) talk show host, died at 79.
As the news broke, Twitter users expressed their condolences, recounted their favorite episodes or just shared memes in disbelief. Here’s a look at some of the reactions, ranging from heartwarming to hilarious.
Rest in peace, Jerry Springer. And Cleveland, until next time, take care of yourself and each other.
This was originally published in our sister paper CityBeat.
In Jerry’s memory, hit someone with a chair today. https://t.co/PEtyfgFlE0— Izzy, Mistress of Chaos (@Lindera) April 27, 2023Me when i found out Jerry Springer passed away pic.twitter.com/c0rw4Wpr53— Jobless Yb Fan (@ShisuiTheDonn__) April 27, 2023Say what you will about Jerry Springer. But nobody else would invite KKK members onstage so guests could punch them in the face. Respect. pic.twitter.com/2HEy9NIx4q— panic! attack at the disco (@tomposting_) April 27, 2023RIP Jerry Springer 😭😭 My man used to keep shit rockin on daytime television 😂pic.twitter.com/6TQCq9MepX— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) April 27, 2023ONLY JERRY SPRINGER COULD ORCHESTRATE SOMETHING LIKE THIS pic.twitter.com/krbFVAtMEJ— 🥀 (@nottodayyoubum) April 27, 2023Man Jerry Springer passed away….RIP Legend. man protect Maury. pic.twitter.com/TJ1htM795j— monarch the great (@OneMonarchTwo) April 27, 2023 Credit: TwitterIn Jerry’s memory, hit someone with a chair today. https://t.co/PEtyfgFlE0— Izzy, Mistress of Chaos (@Lindera) April 27, 2023Me when i found out Jerry Springer passed away pic.twitter.com/c0rw4Wpr53— Jobless Yb Fan (@ShisuiTheDonn__) April 27, 2023Say what you will about Jerry Springer. But nobody else would invite KKK members onstage so guests could punch them in the face. Respect. pic.twitter.com/2HEy9NIx4q— panic! attack at the disco (@tomposting_) April 27, 2023RIP Jerry Springer 😭😭 My man used to keep shit rockin on daytime television 😂pic.twitter.com/6TQCq9MepX— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) April 27, 2023Say what you will about Jerry Springer. But nobody else would invite KKK members onstage so guests could punch them in the face. Respect. pic.twitter.com/2HEy9NIx4q— panic! attack at the disco (@tomposting_) April 27, 2023RIP Jerry Springer 😭😭 My man used to keep shit rockin on daytime television 😂pic.twitter.com/6TQCq9MepX— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) April 27, 2023ONLY JERRY SPRINGER COULD ORCHESTRATE SOMETHING LIKE THIS pic.twitter.com/krbFVAtMEJ— 🥀 (@nottodayyoubum) April 27, 2023In Jerry’s memory, hit someone with a chair today. https://t.co/PEtyfgFlE0— Izzy, Mistress of Chaos (@Lindera) April 27, 2023Me when i found out Jerry Springer passed away pic.twitter.com/c0rw4Wpr53— Jobless Yb Fan (@ShisuiTheDonn__) April 27, 2023Say what you will about Jerry Springer. But nobody else would invite KKK members onstage so guests could punch them in the face. Respect. pic.twitter.com/2HEy9NIx4q— panic! attack at the disco (@tomposting_) April 27, 2023Say what you will about Jerry Springer. But nobody else would invite KKK members onstage so guests could punch them in the face. Respect. pic.twitter.com/2HEy9NIx4q— panic! attack at the disco (@tomposting_) April 27, 2023RIP Jerry Springer 😭😭 My man used to keep shit rockin on daytime television 😂pic.twitter.com/6TQCq9MepX— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) April 27, 2023ONLY JERRY SPRINGER COULD ORCHESTRATE SOMETHING LIKE THIS pic.twitter.com/krbFVAtMEJ— 🥀 (@nottodayyoubum) April 27, 2023Man Jerry Springer passed away….RIP Legend. man protect Maury. pic.twitter.com/TJ1htM795j— monarch the great (@OneMonarchTwo) April 27, 2023 Credit: TwitterMe when i found out Jerry Springer passed away pic.twitter.com/c0rw4Wpr53— Jobless Yb Fan (@ShisuiTheDonn__) April 27, 2023Say what you will about Jerry Springer. But nobody else would invite KKK members onstage so guests could punch them in the face. Respect. pic.twitter.com/2HEy9NIx4q— panic! attack at the disco (@tomposting_) April 27, 2023Credit: Image via Facebook
