The legendary TV and radio show host Larry King is no more. He breathed his last at the age of 87. It was in the month of January that he tested positive for Coronavirus and was hospitalised. The statement that has been shared online stated that Larry King passed away in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The official statement did not reveal the cause of Larry King's demise.
The statement that has been posted on Larry King's official Twitter handle starts with "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."
It further reads, "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. 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, and uncomplicated questions."
In the end, the statement gave out details of the funeral arrangements of Larry King. It read, "Funeral arrangements and a memorial service will be announced later in coordination with the King family, who ask for their privacy at this time.
May his soul rest in peace.
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