Larry King Dies Aged 87 & Musicians Are Paying Tribute To The Talk Show Host

US veteran talk show host, Larry King has died at age 87. Ora Media confirmed the new of King’s passing via a statement on his Twitter.

“With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host, and friend Larry King,” wrote his production company. “[He] 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.”

His family wrote, “To us he was ‘Dad’. He was the man who lovingly obsessed over our daily schedules and our well-being, and who took such immense pride in our accomplishments — large, small, or imagined.”

Read both statements in full below.

Musicians paid tribute to Larry King too.

Meamwhile, fans posted throwbacks to some of his most iconic moments.

Larry’s take on luxuries was spectacular too.

RIP, Larry.