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January 23, 2021
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TV Host Larry King Dead At 87

Larry King, the popular television and radio host best known for his stint at the news network CNN, has passed away…

Larry King, the popular television and radio host best known for his stint at the news network CNN, has passed away aged 87. His company, Ora Media, announced King’s death on Saturday, the same day he passed away at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

King made his mark as a popular television and radio host with a career that spanned over six decades. He began as a local Flordia journalist and radio interviewer in the 1950s to 1960s and gained prominence circa 1980 as host of The Larry King Show, a radio program on the now-defunct Mutual Broadcasting System.

From 1985 to 2010, Larry King hosted the nightly television program Larry King Live on CNN, where he gained the most prominence. After his CNN stint, he moved on to other platforms such as Hulu and RT America.

For his work, King was famous and well-recognized with two Peabodys, an Emmy award, and 10 Cable ACE Awards. Aged 87 and with a career spanning over six decades, he made his mark in the television industry globally.

King is survived by three children.

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