Broadcasting legend Larry King has died aged 87

Larry King, who is best known for his work in  “Larry King Live” interview has sadly passed away at the age of 87. He used to do a popular show that ran in prime time on CNN from 1985 to 2010. He has a long career where he has done almost 50,000 interviews in his six-decade career.

larry King first became popular in the 1970s with his radio program The Larry King Show and later move to CNN.

He was also a great writer and wrote a column for the USA Today newspaper for over 20 years.

Larry King was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 symptoms and was being treated at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, where he passed away.  The official cause of death has not been confirmed.

His team put out the news about his passing in his official Twitter account.

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— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021

His fans have been expressing condolences on social media.

Rest In Peace to Larry King. He always had so much love for black culture, and used his platform to highlight it so many times🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/rKmZMRxMyG

— CULTURE CENTRAL (@_CultureCentral) January 23, 2021

New York Governer also expressed his condolences

Larry King was a Brooklyn boy who become a newsman who interviewed the newsmakers. He conducted over 50,000 interviews that informed Americans in a clear and plain way.

New York sends condolences to his family and many friends.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) January 23, 2021

Craig Ferguson who was an acquaintance and friend of Larry also posted in his account

Just heard the awful news about Larry King. He taught me so much. He was a true mensch. He probably even taught me that word.
So long pal, thanks for all the laughs. Say hi to Rickles. #RIPLarryKing

— Craig Ferguson (@CraigyFerg) January 23, 2021