Larry King, a longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless news makers, is dead. He was aged 87. Larry King King host
Larry King, a longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless news makers, is dead. He was aged 87.
Larry King King hosted “Larry King Live” on CNN for over 25 years.
His son, Chance, confirmed the death of the legendary talk show host Saturday.
A statement was posted on his verified Facebook announcing his passing.
“With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles,” the statement said.
“For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry’s many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster.”
Early last year, King was hospitalized for Covid-19 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for more than a week. Due to protocols at the hospital, King’s three sons have been unable to visit him.
