Legendary news broadcaster Larry King passed away on Saturday at 87 years old. His cause of death has not yet been announced.
King spent 63 years in media across different platforms from radio to television and even digital media. He became a household name for a lot of people. He was a legitimately well-liked and, most importantly, trusted source of news for people.
Most notably he spent 25 years hosting CNN’s “Larry King Live” where he hosted some of the most candid interviews you’ll see with some of the biggest stars of our time.
He interviewed well over 60,000 subjects throughout his illustrious career and promised to never retire — even after his run on cable news ended in 2010. He moved from CNN to Hulu’s Ora TV to continue his work.
King’s death was announced via his Twitter account on Saturday morning.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021
When the news broke, fans everywhere mourned the loss of King and all of the contributions he’s made to journalism over the years through the work he’s done.
People took time to reflect on the loss and they also looked back on some of his finest work.
“He treated every guest the same. It didn't matter if it was a president or…somebody off the street,” Wendy Walker, former executive producer of “Larry King Live,” says about the broadcasting legend, adding that he “never wanted to be prepared” for interviews. pic.twitter.com/xUHpLkJpKO
— CNN (@CNN) January 23, 2021
RIP Larry King. He was one of the first programs I joined regularly when starting out and was always polite and inclusive of all sides. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/LEICEOVkUe
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) January 23, 2021
I lost a dear friend and mentor. Truly an American treasure. Rest in peace, Larry King. pic.twitter.com/eQhSYgPqNy
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) January 23, 2021
RIP to radio/TV/digital news legend @kingsthings. It was an honor to watch you do your thing, both on @CNN and in person. My Dad always asked me “Did you see who Larry King talked to last night?” Would’ve blown his mind to know that, one day, it would be his son. Thanks for that. pic.twitter.com/OTQrEar3c4
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) January 23, 2021
Rest in peace to a broadcasting legend. ❤️ #LarryKing https://t.co/TDBhORq4MX
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 23, 2021
RIP Larry King. Hearing that he had done over 50,000 interviews is wild. As an interviewer I can’t even make sense of that. 🤯
— brandon / jinx / big jinx (@brandonjinx) January 23, 2021
”There is nothing in your destiny, nothing in your future, that you cannot accomplish.”
Rest well #LarryKing pic.twitter.com/xifswHsAD4— CH™ Heijerdahl 🎬🐱 (@CHHeijer) January 23, 2021
They also remembered some of his most fun moments and best interviews.
One of my favorite Larry King moments was 50 Cent breaking down his Vitamin Water business to him pic.twitter.com/d4pntwMVUF
— Navjosh (@Navjosh) January 23, 2021
RIP Larry King💔 never forget when Mac kept having him say bootysniper😂 pic.twitter.com/NpQ3zxLnEE
— take it easy music (@takeitEZmusic) January 23, 2021
Rest In Peace to the 🐐 Larry King 🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6zLQoQN6Ss
— The Gem Factory (@TheGemFactory) January 23, 2021
Thank you Larry King for the moment that made me laugh hardest in 2020 pic.twitter.com/0mqQZzTqzR
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) January 23, 2021
Until we meet again, #LarryKing. It was an honor to share earth with you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UiPMcvFv9E
— amanda marie. bleak creek 🌸 (@lostmythicality) January 23, 2021
larry king had dj khaled on once and this cut always makes me laugh pic.twitter.com/TQ5iqbVRPT
— mike taddow (@MikeTaddow) January 23, 2021
Rest in peace to Larry King.
