On Saturday, news broke out regarding the legendary talk show host Larry King’s passing. Celebrities, news anchors and fans alike took to social media to share the influence the late Larry King had on their lives.
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| Photo: Larry King | Instagram |
Ora Media, the production company King founded
with the Mexican media tycoon Carlos Slim, stated that, "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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| Photo: Larry King | Instagram |
Larry King had been hospitalized with COVID-19 in late
December last year and was confined in the ICU for a period of time. He
passed away Saturday, 23rd January, morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center in Los Angeles, according to Ora Media.
For more than five decades in radio and national Television
broadcasting, half of it was spent hosting CNN’s “Larry King Live,” where King
mingled with the famous and infamous alike.
A lot of his friends and those who know
Larry wrote touching tributes to the late broadcasting legend and thanking him
for making such a significant impact in their personal lives.
People are grateful for the years of
stories, guidance and friendship that Larry shared with them. Larry King is an
institution, a broadcasting legend, a news icon, who will never be replaced and
will be truly missed.
Prayers and light to the entire King family
today. May your soul rest in eternal peace.