Johannesburg – After a spectacular 63 year long career, international media icon and local talk show host Larry King passed away at the age of 87.
A message was posted on King’s social media announcing his death.
“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.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021
“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.”
King lost two of his adult children last year, his son and daughter, aged 65 and 52 respectively. King is survived by three sons.
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