Remembering Larry King
During his six-decade career, King conducted over 50,000 interviews, earning him numerous accolades, including two Peabody Awards and an Emmy
Remembering Larry King
The iconic American television and radio host Larry King was born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger on November 19, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He grew up in a working-class Jewish family and lost his father at the age of nine, which deeply affected his upbringing.
King began his broadcasting career in the 1950s in Miami, Florida, starting as a radio DJ before transitioning to hosting talk shows. His big break came in 1985 when he launched Larry King Live on CNN. The show became a staple of television journalism, running for 25 years until 2010. Known for his suspenders, straightforward approach, and ability to connect with guests, King interviewed a wide array of figures, from world leaders and celebrities to ordinary individuals with extraordinary stories.
During his six-decade career, King conducted over 50,000 interviews, earning him numerous accolades, including two Peabody Awards and an Emmy. Beyond Larry King Live, he hosted several other programs and continued working in media well into his later years.
King was married eight times to seven women and had five children. He faced numerous health challenges, including heart attacks, which led to a quintuple bypass surgery in 1987, inspiring him to advocate for heart disease awareness.
Larry King passed away on January 23, 2021, at the age of 87, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from COVID-19.
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