AMERICAN TALK SHOW LEGEND, LARRY KING DIES OF COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS
American talk show legend Larry King has died from Coronavirus complications.
King, 87, passed away on Saturday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles after a battle with deadly infection.
The news of his death was announced in a statement by his Ora Media company.
The statement reads; "With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the sad death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King.
"For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry's may 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, uncomplicated questions.
"Funeral services and a memorial service will be announced later in co-ordination with the King family, who ask for privacy at this time."
King was admitted to hospital in Los Angeles In January after contracting Covid-19.
King was born Lawrence Zeiger in Brooklyn, New York and began his career as a journalist after moving to Florida.
He started off in radio, landing his first on air presenting gig in 1957 and going on to adopt his new name of Larry King on the advice of his station manager.
The Larry King Show ran from 1978 until 1994, winning King a coveted Peabody Award in 1982.
He kept the radio show going while also working in TV, starting Larry King Live on CNN in 1985 which propelled him to a new level of fame.
He suffered a terrible tragedy last year when two of his children, Chaia King and Andy King, both died within three weeks of each other unexpectedly over the summer.
Chaia died after a battle with lung cancer and Andy was struck down by a heart attack.
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