Larry King Dead at 87: Celebrities React to the Legendary Talk Show Host’s Death
Legendary talk show host and reporter Larry King has passed away.
On Saturday (January 22), King died at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Hospital. His production company Ora Media announced the news on Sunday (January 23).
"For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television, and digital media, Larry's many thousands of interviews, awards and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster," King's team released in a statement.
The company did not specify the cause of death. However, the 87-year-old was hospitalized with COVID-19 in December 2020. According to USA Today, he was moved to the ICU on New Year's Eve, where he received oxygen. He was later moved out of the ICU and began breathing on his own.
See the announcement, below.
Over the course of his career, King interviewed more than 60,000 subjects ranging from celebrities to politicians.
Following the announcement of his passing, countless celebrities shared their reactions on social media. Boy George called King a "media legend" while Piers Morgan called him a "hero of mine." Olympian Johnny Weir revealed his favorite moment with the talk show host was when King asked him what it was like to be so fierce.
See these reactions and more, below