Renowned
cable
news
interviewer
and
American
broadcaster,
Larry
King
who
had
interviewed
several
public
figures
and
stalwarts
of
the
Hollywood
industry
in
his
glorious
career
have
passed
on
Saturday
morning
away
at
the
age
of
87.
His
team
announced
the
same
on
his
social
media
account.
Larry
had
been
hospitalized
at
Cedars-Sinai
medical
centre,
in
Los
Angeles
where
he
was
also
showcasing
symptoms
of
COVID-19.
The
broadcaster
hosted
his
popular
flagship
show
on
CNN
titled,
Larry
King
Live
for
25
years.
Owing
to
Larry
King's
unique
and
uncomplicated
style
of
interviewing,
the
show
garnered
1.5
million
viewers
every
night.
Larry
interviewed
celebrities
like
Lady
Gaga,
Frank
Sinatra
to
politicians
like
Donald
Trump,
Richard
Nixon
and
Nelson
Mandela.
Larry
hosted
specials
for
CNN
until
the
year
2012.
After
that,
he
went
on
to
launch
his
production
venture,
Ora
TV
along
with
Mexican
billionaire
Carlos
Slim.
His
shows
constantly
became
references
to
several
media
outlets
across
the
world.
Larry
King
is
now
survived
by
his
children,
Larry
Jr,
Chance
and
Cannon.
His
team
announced
on
his
social
media
page
that
the
funeral
arrangements
and
a
memorial
service
will
soon
be
underway
in
accordance
with
the
late
interviewer's
family
who
has
requested
for
some
privacy
during
this
phase
of
mourning.