Obituary of Larry King

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Larry King

Larry King (born November 19th, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York) is an TV Personality who was best known for hosting a long running TV interview show on the American cable channel "CNN". Lawrence died on January 23rd, 2021 and his death was reportedly because of the nasty COVID-19 virus. He passed at 87 years of age.

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Larry King Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: King, Larry
    • Common Name: Larry King
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 19, 1933
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Larry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lawrence Harvey Zeiger
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Shawn King (5 September 1997-separated 2019)
      • Julie Alexander (married 7 October 1989-divorced1992)
      • Sharon Lepore (married 25 September 1976-divorced 1984)
      • Mickey Sutphin (1963-1963, divorced)
      • Alene Akins (1961-1963, divorced)
      • Freda Miller (1952-1953, annulled)
    • Son(s):
      • Larry King Jr. (born November 1961, with Annette Kaye)
      • Andy King (adopted with Alene Akins)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 23 2021 at age 87
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: COVID-19 virus

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on November 19th Born in 1933 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 87 Died from COVID-19 virus

Quotable Quotes:

"I never think of access or good will. I just want a good interview. I want guests to be informative and entertaining. I've never been concerned about someone's liking me tomorrow." (IMDB)

"Larry King lived a remarkable life filled with passion, wisdom, and a dedication to truthful journalism, leaving behind an incredible legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Larry King was a renowned television and radio host who spent decades interviewing some of the world's most influential leaders, entertainers, and newsmakers before his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Larry King still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-02 07:25:06
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