Legendary TV Icon, Larry King, Is Dead

Legendary television host, Larry King, has died at the age of 87. King’s interviews and sartorial abilities made him an icon. For more than 25 years, he hosted the popular ‘’Larry King Live’’ on CNN (Cable News Network), and interviewed high profile personalities such as presidential candidates, athletes, celebrities, movie stars, and everyday people. With over 6,000 episodes of the show, King retired in 2010.

King’s death was confirmed via a post on his verified Facebook page as his son, Chance, also confirmed his death on the morning of Saturday, January 23, 2021.

See statement below:

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

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CNN

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