HE revolutionised talk shows, made headlines with his combative style and even inspired a controversial opera. So it marked the end of an era when it was announced earlier today that Jerry Springer died of cancer at the age of 79. 8 Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79 Credit: Getty 8 His famous talk show was one of the most controversial on TV Credit: Getty Family confirmed the British-American star - who was born in Highgate tube station during the 1944 Blitz - died at his home in Chicago. In his last interview, in November, the outrageous...