Larry King’s surviving children described him as an ‘incredible father’ in a heartfelt tribute, which they shared hours after news broke that he had passed away on Saturday.
In their joint statement, released on Facebook, the star’s sad boys reflected on his legendary life and his compassionate parenting style.
“We are saddened by the death of our father, and with our extended family mourn her passing,” wrote Larry King, Jr., Chance King and Cannon King.
Beloved: Larry King’s surviving children describe him as a ‘wonderful father’ in a heartfelt tribute, which they shared hours after the news broke that he passed away on Saturday; seen in 2019
The three remarked that while ‘the world knew Larry King as a great broadcaster and interviewer,’ he ‘was the man who lovingly obsessed over ‘their daily schedules.
In addition to taking care of their well-being, the trio said their father is proud of their achievements, regardless of whether they are ‘big, small or imagined’.
“Through it all, we in the world no doubt knew that he loved us more than life itself. He was a wonderful father, and he was very loyal to those who were happy to call him a friend. We will miss him every day in our lives, ‘they reflect.
Family man: The sons of the late 87-year-old star broke their silence over the death of their father when they reflected on his legendary life and described him as a ‘wonderful father’.
Before expressing their deep appreciation for the ‘outpouring of love’, the men asked ‘instead of flowers’ what fans are considering American Heart Association of the Beverly Hills Fire Department EMS, who ‘gave wonderful care to their father in his last years’.
King’s production company 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 saddened by the death of our father and mourn the passing of our extended family,” Larry King, Jr., Chance King, and Cannon King said in a joint statement on Facebook hours after the news broke that the TV legend has passed. ; seen in 2018
In memory: In addition to caring for their well-being, the trio said their father is proud of their achievements, whether they are ‘big, small or imagined’.
“Ora Media expresses its condolences to its surviving children Larry, Jr., Chance, Cannon and the entire King family.”
No cause of death was given, but it comes three weeks after it was revealed that King had been hospitalized in the coronavirus ten days earlier.
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 ‘instead of flowers’ asked fans to consider donating to the American Heart Association or the Beverly Hills Fire Department EMS, which’ provided a wonderful care for their father. in his last 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.
“Ora Media expresses its condolences to its surviving children Larry, Jr., Chance, Cannon and the entire King family.”
No cause of death was given, but it comes three weeks after it was revealed that King had been hospitalized in the coronavirus ten 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,” the company said (seen in 2011).
King allegedly caught the virus from a health worker visiting his home, a source told NBC. One of his sons, who has not yet been nominated, also tested positive, they said.
His advanced age and poor health put him at high risk. He has had numerous health problems in the past, including heart attack, prostate and lung cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
His recent health battle was a difficult year for King, whose two children Andy (65) and Chaia (51) died of a heart attack and lung cancer in one week in August 2020 respectively.
No cause of death was given, but it comes three weeks after it was revealed that King had been hospitalized with the coronavirus 10 days earlier; pictured in 2003
Despite his ailing health, he continued to host weekly talk shows, Politicking with Larry King, until his death.
“For 63 years and on the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry’s thousands of interviews, awards and worldwide praise have been 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 association with the King family, who are currently seeking their privacy.”
King is described as the ‘Muhammad Ali of the broadcast talk’ and over the course of his career over six decades has had more than 50,000 sensational talks with presidents, world leaders, Hollywood royals and sports stars.
He was also known for his series of romances and unsuccessful marriages, totaling eight to seven different women, including Playboy Bunny Alene Akins.
Tragic: His recent health battle was a difficult year for King, whose two children Andy (65) and Chaia (51) died of a heart attack and lung cancer in one week in August 2020 respectively.
Out 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 sons, Chance (21) and Cannon (20). The marriage was King’s longest and stretched over 22 years until the couple divorced in 2019.
Tributes poured in for the veteran presenter in the wake of his passing Saturday morning, with co-broadcasters including Keith Olbermann, Piers Morgan and Steve Kornacki honoring the legend on social media.