Steve Wilkos is mourning his friend and former employer, Jerry Springer. As you may know, The Jerry Springer Show host passed away on Thursday after battling pancreatic cancer, per People.
He was 79. After 27 years on the air, Jerry left an impression on so many viewers and apprentices, one of them being Steve. Speaking of his former mentor, the former Chicago cop shared: Whoa.
They clearly had such a strong bond. Related: Dancing With The Stars Judge Len Goodman Predicted His Death While catching up with TMZ, the 59-year-old also reflected on the last time he saw Jerry, recalling: So sweet, especially when you know their history.
Steve was originally hired to work as a security guard for one day on the daytime show, which ran from 1991 to 2018, but he soon formed a long-lasting bond with the host.
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