Television Icon Larry King Dies At 87
Socialites, it is with our deepest regret to inform you that Larry King has died.
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According to a statement posted to his official Twitter account said that the radio and television personality, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center this Saturday. Although the statement did not say how, TMZ noted that Larry was diagnosed with COVID-19 over the holidays, and was hospitalized in the ICU at one point, but had recently been moved to a regular hospital room, and was breathing on his own. However, things took a turn, and King passed away this morning.
The star who conducted more than 30,000 interviews in a storied 60-year career is survived by 5 children: Cannon, Chance, Danny, Kelly, and Larry Jr. He was 87. Read the full statement:
“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,” 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. Additionally, while it was his name appearing in the shows’ titles, Larry always viewed his interview subjects as the true stars of his programs, and himself as merely an unbiased conduit between the guest and audience. Whether he was interviewing a U.S. president, foreign leader, celebrity, scandal-ridden personage, or an everyman, Larry liked to ask short, direct, and uncomplicated questions. He believed concise questions usually provided the best answers, and he was not wrong in that belief.”
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