Larry King, Longtime Talk-Show Host, Dies at 87

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Larry King, a talk-show host whose soft style of questioning landed him high-profile interviews with world leaders, celebrities and star athletes, has died

undefinedLarry King, a CNN talk-show host whose soft style of questioning landed him high-profile interviews with world leaders, celebrities and star athletes for decades, has died. He was 87.

Mr. King weathered numerous health problems over the years. He suffered several heart attacks, including a major one in 1987 that required quintuple bypass surgery and led him to create the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Once a heavy smoker, King was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017, underwent an angioplasty and suffered a stroke in 2019.Known for his rolled-up shirt sleeves, suspenders and pompadour hairstyle, Mr.

“On many of these shows, the guest is a prop for the host, and that’s not my kind of broadcasting,” Mr. King told CNN in an interview when after 25 years on the cable-news channel. “I hope it comes back to information rather than yelling, and the guests are given a chance to finish a thought.”

 

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RIP

Once up on a time in America. Americans listen to talk shows, simply because 'they say what they want to hear', nonsense.

World Series Baseball won’t be same w/o Larry King sitting behind home plate next to Mary Hart

RIP

Somewhere in the afterlife, Larry King is saying, “Sioux Falls, you are on the air.” Thanks for the memories, Mr. King.

May your soul Rest In Peace, Larry. You were a big part of my life as your nightly show was a must watch for me. You were kind to your guests. My condolence to his family and friends.

Larry King, the man who kept America amply informed. He will be solely missed. RIP.

I knew this man since when I was 8 on CNN. May his soul rest in peace.

RIP, saka soufflé 😢

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