“Larry King was a boy from Brooklyn who became a news anchor and interviewed the news makers. He conducted over 50,000 interviews that kept Americans informed in a clear and understandable way. New York sends its condolences to its family and many friends. ” Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York
“Larry King was a radio and TV legend with an insatiable curiosity for people and a real sense of humor. He could make anyone talk, from Hollywood stars to the man on the corner. ”Steve Kornacki, America correspondent for ABC
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“Rest in peace, Larry King – one of the few talk show hosts who let you talk. Legendary.” Kirstie Alley, actress (“Torches in the Storm”)
“Larry King was a hero to me until we fell out – after I replaced him on CNN and he said my show was ‘like watching his mother-in-law drive over a cliff in his new Bentley.’ (He was married eight times, so a mother-in-law expert). But he was an excellent presenter and a masterful TV interviewer. ” Piers Morgan, Moderator
“We mourn our colleague Larry King. The daredevil young man from Brooklyn had a storied career that spanned radio and television. His curiosity about the world fueled his award-paved radio career. But it was his generosity that drew everyone to him. We are proud of the 25 years he has spent at CNN, where his interviews with the newsmakers brought our station to the international stage. We send prayers from our CNN family to Larry’s family and a promise to continue his curiosity about the world in our work. ” Jeff Zucker, president of CNN
“Wow! A legend of the media. He interviewed me a few times. Rest in peace.” Boy George, pop singer (“Karma Chameleon”)
“I’m sad to hear of Larry King’s demise. May God lay his soul to rest. ” Cat Stevens/Yusuf, Folksänger („Morning Has Broken“)
“Thanks for the countless interviews and insights, Larry King. You have understood human triumph and (human) fragility equally well, and that is not an easy thing. There was no one like you and you will be missed. May you rest in heaven now. ” George Takei, actor, cast member of Hikaru Sulu in the series “Spaceship Enterprise”
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