The talk-show host died peacefully in his Chicago home on the morning of April 27.
Jerry Springerdied following a short battle with cancer, according toPEOPLE.
Jene Galvin, a longtime friend and family spokesperson, toldNBC Newsthat Springer died specifically from pancreatic cancer.
Jerry Springer.Chris Williamson/Getty Images
EW has reached out to representatives for Springer, but did not immediately hear back.
“He was very, very smart,” Kopnick continued.
His television credits also included cameos inRoseanne,The Simpsons,Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and more.
