Larry King’s surviving children described him as a ‘wonderful father’ in a heartfelt tribute they shared hours after news broke that he had passed away on Saturday.
In their joint statement, published on Facebook, the star’s grief-stricken sons reflected on his legendary life and his compassionate parenting style.
“We are heartbroken over the death of our father, and along with our extended family, we mourn his passing,” wrote Larry King, Jr., Chance King and Cannon King.
Beloved Ones: Larry King’s surviving children described him as a “wonderful father” in a heartfelt tribute they shared hours after the news that he died on Saturday; seen in 2019
The three noted that while ‘the world knew Larry King as a great announcer and interviewer,’ he ‘was the man lovingly obsessed with “their daily schedules.”
In addition to looking after their well-being, the trio said their dad took pride in their accomplishments, regardless of whether they were ‘big, small, or imagined.
Through all this, we knew without a doubt in the world that he loved us more than life itself. He was a wonderful father, and he was very loyal to those lucky enough to call him a friend. We will miss him every day of our lives, ”they said.
Family man: The sons of the late 87-year-old star broke their silence over their father’s death as they reflected on his storied life, describing him as a ‘wonderful father’
Before expressing their deep appreciation for the ‘outpouring of love’, the men asked ‘instead of flowers’ that fans are considering donating to the American Heart Association of the Beverly Hills Fire Department EMS, who provided “wonderful care for their father in his last years.”
King’s production company announced his death in a statement on Saturday.
“It is with deep sadness that Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at the age of 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles,” the company said.
“ We are heartbroken over the death of our father, and along with our extended family we mourn his passing, ” Larry King, Jr., Chance King and Cannon King said in a joint statement on Facebook hours after the news broke. that the TV legend had died. ; seen in 2018
As a reminder, the trio not only cared for their well-being, but also said their dad was proud of their accomplishments, regardless of whether they were “ big, small, or imagined. ”
Ora Media offers our condolences to his surviving children Larry, Jr., Chance, Cannon and the entire King family.
However, no cause of death was given, but it comes three weeks after it was revealed that King had been hospitalized 10 days earlier with the coronavirus.
King’s production company announced his death in a statement on Saturday.
Big Heart: Before expressing their deep appreciation for the “ outpouring of love, ” the men asked “ instead of flowers ” that fans consider donating to the American Heart Association or the Beverly Hills Fire Department EMS, who “ took great care of their father delivered in his last years’ (seen with Shawn Southwick in 2010)
“It is with deep sadness that Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at the age of 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles,” the company said.
Ora Media offers our condolences to his surviving children Larry, Jr., Chance, Cannon and the entire King family.
However, no cause of death was given, but it comes three weeks after it was revealed that King had been hospitalized 10 days earlier with the coronavirus.
“ It is with great sadness that Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at the age of 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, ” the company said (seen in 2011 )
King is believed to have contracted the virus from a health worker visiting his home, a source told NBC. One of his sons, who has not been named, has also tested positive, they said.
Due to his advanced age and poor health, he was at increased risk. He had had numerous health problems in the past, including heart attack, prostate and lung cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes
His recent health battle ended a difficult year for King, whose two children Andy, 65, and Chaia, 51, died of heart attack and lung cancer, respectively, within a week of each other in August 2020.
No cause of death was given, but it comes three weeks after it was revealed that King had been hospitalized 10 days earlier with the coronavirus; pictured in 2003
Despite his ailing health, he continued to run the weekly talk show, Politicking with Larry King, until his death.
“For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry’s many thousands of interviews, awards and worldwide acclaim are a testament to his unique and enduring talent as a broadcaster,” said Ora Media.
Funeral arrangements and a memorial service will be announced later in consultation with the King family, who are currently asking for their privacy.
Described as the “ Muhammad Ali of the broadcast interview, ” King held more than 50,000 high-profile conversations with presidents, world leaders, Hollywood royalty and sports stars over the course of his career spanning more than six decades.
He was also known for his string of high-profile romances and botched marriages, eight to seven different women in all, including Playboy Bunny Alene Akins.
Tragic: His recent health battle ended a difficult year for King, whose two children Andy, 65, and Chaia, 51, died of heart attack and lung cancer, respectively, within a week of each other in August 2020
From his eight marriages, King had five children and nine grandchildren, as well as four great-grandchildren.
He was last married to Shawn Southwick, 26 years his junior, with whom he shared two sons, Chance, 21, and Cannon, 20. The marriage was King’s longest, lasting 22 years until the couple split in 2019. .
Tributes poured in for the veteran talk show host in the wake of his Saturday morning death, with fellow broadcasters including Keith Olbermann, Piers Morgan and Steve Kornacki paying their respects to the legend on social media.