The famous American journalist and television host, Larry King, has died at 87, his company, Ora Media, announced on Saturday January 23.
"With deep sadness, Ora Media announces the passing of our co-founder and friend Larry King, who died at the age of 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles," a company statement read. published on the official Twitter account of this legendary figure of American television.
Less than half an hour after the announcement of the death, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the "great professionalism" of the man who was known the world over for his interviews on CNN.
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- Larry King (@kingsthings) January 23, 2021
With AFP
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