American television presenter Larry King dies aged 87

American talk show host Larry King has died at the age of 87, Ora Media said in a statement tweeted from his account.
Larry King has died at age 87Larry King has died at age 87
Larry King has died at age 87

The statement said: "With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host, and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

"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.

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"Additionally, while it was his name appearing in the shows' titles, Larry always viewed his interview subjects as the true stars of his programs, and himself as merely an unbiased conduit between the guest and audience.

Larry King died January, 23, 2021, at the age of 87, his media company said.Larry King died January, 23, 2021, at the age of 87, his media company said.
Larry King died January, 23, 2021, at the age of 87, his media company said.

"Whether he was interviewing a US president, foreign leader, celebrity, scandal-ridden personage, or an everyman, Larry liked to ask short, direct, and uncomplicated questions. He believed concise questions usually provided the best answers, and he was not wrong in that belief."

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