Jerry Springer was a class act, says former publicist
Jerry Springer's former publicist has hailed the TV star as a "class act". The talk-show host passed away at his Chicago home at the age of 79, and Gary Rosen has paid a glowing tribute to Springer, describing him as a "good father and grandfather". Speaking to PEOPLE, Gary added: "The rest - the celebrity part - he said is just ego. I will remember him [as] a class act, who was a true mensch to his staff, crew and fans from all over the world." The publicist also revealed that he'll remember the TV star - whose self-titled show ran from 1991 until 2018 - as being "very self-deprecating and pr...