Larry King’s surviving children described him as an ‘incredible father’ in a heartfelt tribute, which they shared hours after the news that he passed away on Saturday.
In their joint statement, released on Facebook, the star’s children affected by the pain he reflected on his legendary life and his compassionate father style.
“We are heartbroken by the death of our father and, together with our extended family, we mourn his death,” wrote Larry King Jr., Chance King and Cannon King.
Beloved: Larry King’s surviving children described him as an ‘incredible father’ in a heartfelt tribute, which 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 ‘he was the man who was lovingly obsessed with ‘his daily schedules.
In addition to looking after their well-being, the trio said their father was proud of his achievements, regardless of whether they were ‘big, small or imaginary’.
‘For all these reasons, we knew without a doubt in the world that he loved us more than life itself. He was an incredible father and fiercely loyal to the lucky enough to call him a friend. We will miss you every day of our lives’, they reflected.
Family man: the children of the 87-year-old star broke the silence about their father’s death while reflecting on his legendary life and describing him as an ‘incredible father’
Before expressing their deep appreciation for the ‘show of love’, the men asked ‘instead of flowers’ that fans would consider donating to the American Heart Association or Beverly Hills Fire Department EMS, which provided ‘wonderful care for your father in his later years.’
King’s producer announced his death in a statement on Saturday.
“With deep sadness, 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 by the death of our father and, together with our extended family, we mourn his death,” Larry King Jr., Chance King and Cannon King said in a joint statement on Facebook, hours after the news that the legend the TV had passed; seen in 2018
In memory: In addition to taking care of well-being, the trio said their father was proud of his achievements, regardless of whether they were ‘big, small or imaginary’
‘Now Media sends our condolences to the surviving children Larry, Jr., Chance, Cannon and the entire King family.’
No cause of death has been provided, however, it occurs three weeks after King was revealed to have been hospitalized with coronavirus 10 days earlier.
King’s producer announced his death in a statement on Saturday.
Big heart: Before expressing their deep appreciation for the ‘show of love’, the men asked ‘instead of flowers’ that fans consider donating to the American Heart Association or the Beverly Hills EMS Fire Department, who provided ‘care’. wonderful for his father in his final years (seen with Shawn Southwick in 2010)
“With deep sadness, 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.
‘Now Media sends our condolences to the surviving children Larry, Jr., Chance, Cannon and the entire King family.’
No cause of death has been provided, however, it occurs three weeks after King was revealed to have been hospitalized with coronavirus 10 days earlier.
“With deep sadness, 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,” said the company (seen in 2011)
King is believed to have contracted the virus from a health professional who visited his home, a source told NBC. One of his children, who was not identified, also tested positive, they said.
His old age and health problems put him at high risk. He had suffered several health problems in the past, including a heart attack, prostate and lung cancer, a stroke and type two diabetes.
His recent battle for health crowned a difficult year for King, whose two sons Andy, 65, and Chaia, 51, died of heart attack and lung cancer, respectively, a week apart in August 2020.
No cause of death was reported, however, it occurs three weeks after King was hospitalized with coronavirus 10 days earlier; pictured in 2003
Despite his poor health, he continued to host a weekly talk show, Politicking with Larry King, until his death.
“For 63 years and across all radio, television and digital media platforms, Larry’s many thousands of interviews, awards and global acclaim are testament to his unique and enduring talent as a broadcaster,” said Ora Media.
“Preparations for the funeral and a funeral ceremony will be announced later in coordination with the King family, who are asking for their privacy at this time.”
Described as the ‘Muhammad Ali of the broadcast interview’, King conducted more than 50,000 high-profile lectures with presidents, world leaders, Hollywood royalty and sports stars during the course of his career that spanned more than six decades.
He was also known for his series of high-profile romances and unsuccessful marriages, eight in total for seven different women, including Playboy bunny Alene Akins.
Tragic: his recent battle for health culminated in a difficult year for King, whose two sons Andy, 65, and Chaia, 51, died of heart attack and lung cancer, respectively, a week apart in August 2020
Of 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 younger, with whom he shared two children, Chance, 21, and Cannon, 20. King’s marriage was the longest, lasting 22 years until the couple split in 2019.
Tributes poured in for the veteran talk show host after his death on Saturday morning, with other announcers, including Keith Olbermann, Piers Morgan and Steve Kornacki, paying homage to the legend on social media.