
Larry King was most popularly known for his popular TV talk show program Larry King Live. The celebrated host entertained audiences since the 80s and has had many memorable episodes with celebrities. His funny yet articulate demeanor was loved by audiences and he made his guests very comfortable and welcome every time they came on the show.
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King’s marital life, however, was messy and he was married 8 times before he married Shawn Southwick in 1997. But their relationship also soured in 2019 and they filed for divorce that year. Considering the failed marriages he has had, King asserted in 2020 that he was not a ‘marrying guy’ and the big age gap between them led to the downfall of their marriage.
Larry King and Shawn Southwick’s 26-Year Age Gap Took Its Toll On Their Marriage
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King’s marital life, however, was messy and he was married 8 times before he married Shawn Southwick in 1997. But their relationship also soured in 2019 and they filed for divorce that year. Considering the failed marriages he has had, King asserted in 2020 that he was not a ‘marrying guy’ and the big age gap between them led to the downfall of their marriage.
Larry King and Shawn Southwick’s 26-Year Age Gap Took Its Toll On Their Marriage
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- 7/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire


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A battle for the estate of Larry King is getting messier. Shawn King, the broadcaster’s widow, is suing her former business managers, accusing them of stealing money and conspiring to help King’s son Larry King Jr. usurp her as executor of the estate.
King died in January 2021 after being hospitalized for Covid-19. A month later, Larry King Jr. moved to become special administrator of the estate. He pointed to a handwritten amendment by King leaving his assets to his five children. Shawn King challenged the will, arguing it was changed under questionable circumstances. The matter was resolved through a confidential settlement.
In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Shawn King alleges Blouin & Company colluded with Larry King Jr. to divest her from the estate in addition to illegally transferring millions of dollars to numerous people and entities without her permission.
A battle for the estate of Larry King is getting messier. Shawn King, the broadcaster’s widow, is suing her former business managers, accusing them of stealing money and conspiring to help King’s son Larry King Jr. usurp her as executor of the estate.
King died in January 2021 after being hospitalized for Covid-19. A month later, Larry King Jr. moved to become special administrator of the estate. He pointed to a handwritten amendment by King leaving his assets to his five children. Shawn King challenged the will, arguing it was changed under questionable circumstances. The matter was resolved through a confidential settlement.
In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Shawn King alleges Blouin & Company colluded with Larry King Jr. to divest her from the estate in addition to illegally transferring millions of dollars to numerous people and entities without her permission.
- 10/7/2022
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News


Larry and Shawn King remain united weeks after reports surfaced citing infidelity in their 19-year marriage. On Thursday, the married couple posted a smiling photo to Instagram with a caption denying "malicious" and "false" reports about their relationship. "We stand together in support of our marriage and our family in opposition to malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo to the contrary," Larry, 82, shared on his personal account. We stand together in support of our marriage and our family in opposition to malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo to the contrary. A photo posted by Larry King (@larrykingnow) on Sep 8, 2016 at...
- 9/8/2016
- by Natalie Stone, @natalie_j_stone
- PEOPLE.com


Larry and Shawn King remain united weeks after reports surfaced citing infidelity in their 19-year marriage.
On Thursday, the married couple posted a smiling photo to Instagram with a caption denying "malicious" and "false" reports about their relationship.
"We stand together in support of our marriage and our family in opposition to malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo to the contrary," Larry, 82, shared on his personal account.
We stand together in support of our marriage and our family in opposition to malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo to the contrary.
A photo posted by Larry King (@larrykingnow) on Sep 8, 2016 at...
On Thursday, the married couple posted a smiling photo to Instagram with a caption denying "malicious" and "false" reports about their relationship.
"We stand together in support of our marriage and our family in opposition to malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo to the contrary," Larry, 82, shared on his personal account.
We stand together in support of our marriage and our family in opposition to malicious gossip and false tabloid innuendo to the contrary.
A photo posted by Larry King (@larrykingnow) on Sep 8, 2016 at...
- 9/8/2016
- by Natalie Stone, @natalie_j_stone
- People.com - TV Watch


Larry King appeared to be all business on Friday. The 82-year-old newscaster was seen out in Beverly Hills, California - wearing his signature shirt, tie, and suspenders combo while walking the streets. King stopped by a newsstand along his journey to pick up a copy of the day's paper. He's been making headlines across the country recently after news broke that his wife Shawn has been engaged in a yearlong affair. The Larry King Now host addressed the the rumors in an interview that aired on Home & Family Thursday. "[It's] an interesting word, 'rumor,' " Larry said. "You know, I'm been...
- 8/27/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com


Larry King appeared to be all business on Friday. The 82-year-old newscaster was seen out in Beverly Hills, California - wearing his signature shirt, tie, and suspenders combo while walking the streets. King stopped by a newsstand along his journey to pick up a copy of the day's paper. He's been making headlines across the country recently after news broke that his wife Shawn has been engaged in a yearlong affair. The Larry King Now host addressed the the rumors in an interview that aired on Home & Family Thursday. "[It's] an interesting word, 'rumor,' " Larry said. "You know, I'm been...
- 8/27/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com


Amid allegations that his wife of 19 years is having an affair, Larry King is distraught, sources confirm to People.
The television personality is no stranger to marital strife – Shawn, 56, is King's seventh wife, though he has been married eight times total. (He remarried his ex-wife Alene Akins in 1968, five years after they divorced.)
Here's a look at King's past marriages – and the state of his current one.
Freda Miller: 1952-53
King married his high-school sweetheart at age 18. The next year, the marriage was allegedly annulled by their parents, who didn't approve.
Annette Kaye: 1961
For less than one year, King was married to Kaye,...
The television personality is no stranger to marital strife – Shawn, 56, is King's seventh wife, though he has been married eight times total. (He remarried his ex-wife Alene Akins in 1968, five years after they divorced.)
Here's a look at King's past marriages – and the state of his current one.
Freda Miller: 1952-53
King married his high-school sweetheart at age 18. The next year, the marriage was allegedly annulled by their parents, who didn't approve.
Annette Kaye: 1961
For less than one year, King was married to Kaye,...
- 8/26/2016
- by Maria Yagoda, @mariayagoda
- People.com - TV Watch


Amid allegations that his wife of 19 years is having an affair, Larry King is distraught, sources confirm to People. The television personality is no stranger to marital strife - Shawn, 56, is King's seventh wife, though he has been married eight times total. (He remarried his ex-wife Alene Akins in 1968, five years after they divorced.) Here's a look at King's past marriages - and the state of his current one. Freda Miller: 1952-53King married his high-school sweetheart at age 18. The next year, the marriage was allegedly annulled by their parents, who didn't approve. Annette Kaye: 1961For less than one year,...
- 8/26/2016
- by Maria Yagoda, @mariayagoda
- PEOPLE.com


Just a day after news broke that Larry King's wife Shawn allegedly cheated on him, the talk show host went on television to deny the scandal ever happened – and now his kids are furious.
"It was a sham interview," says a source of the Kings' appearance on Home & Family Thursday. "His kids are disgusted and outraged."
During the interview King, 82, addressed his wife's alleged yearlong affair, chalking it up to "rumors" and saying, "I don't pay any attention to them."
But a source tells People Shawn, 56, and her father, Karl Engemann, put Larry up to the denial, which didn't...
"It was a sham interview," says a source of the Kings' appearance on Home & Family Thursday. "His kids are disgusted and outraged."
During the interview King, 82, addressed his wife's alleged yearlong affair, chalking it up to "rumors" and saying, "I don't pay any attention to them."
But a source tells People Shawn, 56, and her father, Karl Engemann, put Larry up to the denial, which didn't...
- 8/26/2016
- by Emily Strohm, @emablonde
- People.com - TV Watch


Larry King and Shawn King are speaking out amid reports of infidelity in their marriage. On Friday's episode of Home & Family, the talk show host and his actress wife break their silence following reports that Shawn was in a yearlong romance with British public speaker Richard Greene. "[It's] an interesting word, 'rumor.' You know, I'm been in the business - next May'll be 60 years - and I've dealt with rumors a long time, interviewed people involved with rumors. Rumors are what they are - they're rumors. And I tell you the truth: I don't pay any attention to them," Larry,...
- 8/26/2016
- by Natalie Stone, @natalie_j_stone
- PEOPLE.com


Larry King and Shawn King are speaking out amid reports of infidelity in their marriage.
On Friday's episode of Home & Family, the talk show host and his actress wife break their silence following reports that Shawn was in a yearlong romance with British public speaker Richard Greene.
"[It's] an interesting word, 'rumor.' You know, I'm been in the business – next May'll be 60 years – and I've dealt with rumors a long time, interviewed people involved with rumors. Rumors are what they are – they're rumors. And I tell you the truth: I don't pay any attention to them," Larry, 82, says in a...
On Friday's episode of Home & Family, the talk show host and his actress wife break their silence following reports that Shawn was in a yearlong romance with British public speaker Richard Greene.
"[It's] an interesting word, 'rumor.' You know, I'm been in the business – next May'll be 60 years – and I've dealt with rumors a long time, interviewed people involved with rumors. Rumors are what they are – they're rumors. And I tell you the truth: I don't pay any attention to them," Larry, 82, says in a...
- 8/26/2016
- by Natalie Stone, @natalie_j_stone
- People.com - TV Watch


Exclusive: Beverly Hills-based Ehud Bleiberg and his team will launch international sales at the Afm on the ensemble comedy starring Patrick Stewart and Cheryl Hines.
Jon Heder, James Roday, Julianna Guill, Max Casella and Gary Cole also star in the story of six groups of New Yorkers who experience a life-changing power cut that leaves them trapped inside elevators during the holiday season.
Bleiberg Entertainment will screen Christmas Eve to international buyers at the market next month and the film will open theatrically in the Us starting on 50 screens on December 4.
Stewart portrays a heartless realtor stuck in a construction elevator, while Hines is a musician trapped in an elevator with her dysfunctional fellow orchestra members.
Roday plays an aspiring fashion photographer confined with the introverted paralegal from his apartment building and Casella is a crass Hr manager stuck with the employee he just fired. Cole plays a cynical doctor transporting a terminally ill patient.
Mitch Davis directed...
Jon Heder, James Roday, Julianna Guill, Max Casella and Gary Cole also star in the story of six groups of New Yorkers who experience a life-changing power cut that leaves them trapped inside elevators during the holiday season.
Bleiberg Entertainment will screen Christmas Eve to international buyers at the market next month and the film will open theatrically in the Us starting on 50 screens on December 4.
Stewart portrays a heartless realtor stuck in a construction elevator, while Hines is a musician trapped in an elevator with her dysfunctional fellow orchestra members.
Roday plays an aspiring fashion photographer confined with the introverted paralegal from his apartment building and Casella is a crass Hr manager stuck with the employee he just fired. Cole plays a cynical doctor transporting a terminally ill patient.
Mitch Davis directed...
- 10/22/2015
- by [email protected] (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily


Larry King’s wife Shawn King pulled a “Kanye” on Friday night. She rented out Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium for a surprise 80th birthday party on Friday night that included King’s family, colleagues, and industry pals. “I feel a little bit genius-like right now, just a little.” Shawn told TheWrap on the field moments after revealing the surprise she’s had in the making for a year. “Nobody pulls anything over on Larry. I did.” She almost didn’t. King tried walking in on his wife’s final preparations on Friday that led to a cartoonish series of events.
- 11/16/2013
- by Mikey Glazer
- The Wrap
Larry King's wife pulled a risky move Friday night ... throwing a surprise birthday for her 80-year old husband ... but don't worry, the T.V. legend made it out alive.Larry's wife Shawn King planned the whole thing without her husband having a clue ... and the look on his face when he realizes it's a surprise party is classic.Guests like Pat Boone, Paul Anka and Warren Beatty arrived early to hit some balls on...
- 11/16/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ


Just give them the Screen Actors' Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast now.
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has earned her first motion picture role, taking on the part of Lundon O'Malley in the upcoming big screen fantasy "Lundon's Bridge and the Three King." The thirteen year old joins a cast that already includes Larry King, his wife Shawn King, "Love Boat" star Ted Lange and Joey Fatone, amongst others.
The film is based on author Dennis H. Christen's novel of the same name, about an ancient sea wizardry that shifts people between species, with a dolphin becoming a human, a jellyfish turning to an evil fairy godmother and a teenage boy into a dragonfly. King featured the book on his show in 2009, as 50% of the profit from book sold raises money for Us schools.
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has earned her first motion picture role, taking on the part of Lundon O'Malley in the upcoming big screen fantasy "Lundon's Bridge and the Three King." The thirteen year old joins a cast that already includes Larry King, his wife Shawn King, "Love Boat" star Ted Lange and Joey Fatone, amongst others.
The film is based on author Dennis H. Christen's novel of the same name, about an ancient sea wizardry that shifts people between species, with a dolphin becoming a human, a jellyfish turning to an evil fairy godmother and a teenage boy into a dragonfly. King featured the book on his show in 2009, as 50% of the profit from book sold raises money for Us schools.
- 12/9/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post


Larry King has revealed that he would like to be frozen as soon as he passes away. The 78-year-old broadcasting veteran hosted Dinner With the Kings on CNN last night (December 4) with his wife Shawn and celebrity guests Conan O'Brien, Tyra Banks, Shaquille O'Neal, Seth MacFarlane, Jack Dorsey, Quincy Jones and Russell Brand. The dinner was prepared by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. During the evening Brand was filmed rummaging through Shawn King's underwear drawer. The topic of death came up when Family Guy creator MacFarlane asked King if he was "maybe a little obsessed with [his] own mortality". "Oh, I fear death," King replied. "My biggest fear is death, because I don't think I'm going anywhere. And since I don't think that, and I don't have a belief, (more)...
- 12/5/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy


When Larry King asks you over to his house for dinner, you go! The veteran newsman put together a CNN TV special called "Dinner with the Kings," in which he hosted dinner for seven of his friends -- and talked all about it to "Extra" host Mario Lopez at The Grove.
Those who broke bread with King included Tyra Banks, Quincy Jones, Twitter creator Jack Dorsey, Shaquille O'Neal, Seth MacFarlane, Conan O'Brien, and actor Russell Brand,...
Those who broke bread with King included Tyra Banks, Quincy Jones, Twitter creator Jack Dorsey, Shaquille O'Neal, Seth MacFarlane, Conan O'Brien, and actor Russell Brand,...
- 12/2/2011
- Extra
Stevie Wonder is helping TV newsman Larry King find the perfect Christmas gift for his wife - the legendary singer has offered to write a song for her. The "Superstition" hitmaker was a guest on "Larry King Live" on Tuesday night, November 30 and the host turned the conversation towards Wonder's music, revealing his partner Shawn Southwick is constantly singing Wonder's hit track "For Once in My Life". <br><br /> And Wonder stunned King by offering to write a track just for his wife. He said, "Hey, so you want me to write your wife a song?" and King responded, "Yeah, I'd love you to." The singer added, "Are you serious?... Ok, I'll do that. Seriously, I will do it." <br><br /> Stevie Wonder is one of the presenters at Grammy nominations concert on December 1, joining the likes of Selena Gomez, Paramore's Hayley Williams and Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl. <br>...
- 12/2/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Larry King has had a fraught couple of months. First, King’s marriage was breaking up, then his soon-to-be ex wife Shawn Southwick Od’d/attempted suicide. Then King announced he was leaving CNN after 25 of years of hosting his show. The decision to take time off has possibly helped because he and his wife have called off the divorce. Just three months ago, King and Southwick filed for divorce within and hour of each other amidst rumors of infidelity on both sides. Keeping with the synchronized activity, both parties petitioned the the courts to drop the divorce papers, day before yesterday. All the judge needs to do is dismiss the claim and they’re officially back together. Make it work, you two! [Photo: Getty Images]...
- 7/9/2010
- by Ambika Muttoo
- VH1.com
Larry King is keeping his queen. The TV icon and wife Shawn Southwick have officially called off their divorce to save their almost 13 years of marriage.
In April, the 76-year-old TV host and his 50-year-old wife each filed divorce papers within minutes of each other. They both cited irreconcilable differences as the culprit.
They put their divorce on hold a few days later and sought counseling.
But now, it seems that they want to give their marriage another try. They have officially filed papers to dismiss their original petition.
In April, the 76-year-old TV host and his 50-year-old wife each filed divorce papers within minutes of each other. They both cited irreconcilable differences as the culprit.
They put their divorce on hold a few days later and sought counseling.
But now, it seems that they want to give their marriage another try. They have officially filed papers to dismiss their original petition.
- 7/9/2010
- icelebz.com
After back in April Larry King's lawyer claimed a divorce between the television host and his wife Shawn Southwick had "a 50-50 chance" that it "is not happening," Larry and Shawn have now made their reconciliation official. The couple has filed legal papers, withdrawing their planned divorce, Larry's spokesman said on Thursday, July 8.
Larry and Shawn dropped their divorce on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court and their request was granted on the same day. Larry's rep confirmed through a statement to Access Hollywood, "Larry King and his wife, Shawn, have both filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers," with the host of "Larry King Live" adding "A lot of new things are happening to us, and we are happy to be together as a family with our children."
The divorce papers were filed by Larry and Shawn in April, citing "irreconcilable differences". Shawn accused Larry of cheating with her sister Shannon Southwick.
Larry and Shawn dropped their divorce on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court and their request was granted on the same day. Larry's rep confirmed through a statement to Access Hollywood, "Larry King and his wife, Shawn, have both filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers," with the host of "Larry King Live" adding "A lot of new things are happening to us, and we are happy to be together as a family with our children."
The divorce papers were filed by Larry and Shawn in April, citing "irreconcilable differences". Shawn accused Larry of cheating with her sister Shannon Southwick.
- 7/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Deciding to work through their marital woes, Larry King and Shawn Southwick have made it official that they will not be getting a divorce.
According to People magazine, the CNN host and his wife filed petitions Wednesday in a Los Angeles court to dismiss their divorce case.
King's lawyer Dennis Wasser told People back in April there was a "50-50 chance this divorce is not happening." A month later, the two, who have two sons together, said they owed "it to ourselves and our children to continue being dedicated to each other."
The couple initially filed for divorce documents nearly three months ago.
According to People magazine, the CNN host and his wife filed petitions Wednesday in a Los Angeles court to dismiss their divorce case.
King's lawyer Dennis Wasser told People back in April there was a "50-50 chance this divorce is not happening." A month later, the two, who have two sons together, said they owed "it to ourselves and our children to continue being dedicated to each other."
The couple initially filed for divorce documents nearly three months ago.
- 7/8/2010
- GossipCenter


Larry King is no longer getting divorced.
Shawn King, Larry's wife, who previously filed for divorce back in April, requested a dismissal of the divorce filing on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to paperwork obtained by Access Hollywood.
The court granted Shawn's wish and dismissed the marriage dissolution case the same day."Larry King and his wife, Shawn, have both filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers," Larry's rep said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Thursday.
"A lot of new things are happening to us and we are happy to be together as a ...
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Shawn King, Larry's wife, who previously filed for divorce back in April, requested a dismissal of the divorce filing on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to paperwork obtained by Access Hollywood.
The court granted Shawn's wish and dismissed the marriage dissolution case the same day."Larry King and his wife, Shawn, have both filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers," Larry's rep said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Thursday.
"A lot of new things are happening to us and we are happy to be together as a ...
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- 7/8/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood


Larry King is a man of his word. After announcing last month that he was hanging up his suspenders to spend more time with his family, the chatmeister and wife Shawn appear to be embracing their reconciliation. E! News has obtained court documents showing the couple withdrew dueling divorce petitions after deciding that they just couldn't live without each other. "A lot of new things are happening to us, and we are happy to be together as a family with our children," King said in a statement today. The dissolution of marriage case was dismissed on Wednesday. In April, the 76-year-old CNN legend and his missus (née Shawn Southwick) both filed to end their 12 1/2-year...
- 7/8/2010
- E! Online
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick have withdrawn their divorce petitions. It has been three months since King, 76 and Southwick, 50, announced they were divorcing. In a Los Angeles courtroom yesterday, the two officially called off the split. At the end of May, Southwick was hospitalized for an accidental prescription drug overdose. In a previous statement, Larry King had this to say: "Our marriage is still together and I am staying very close to our children [Chance, 11, and Cannon, 9], who we love immensely. We shall go through this difficult time intact as a family." King and Southwick have been married for 13 years.
- 7/8/2010
- x17online.com


"Extra" has learned that news legend Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick both filed petitions to dismiss their divorce yesterday.
Each had filed separately for divorce on April 14 within a few hours of each other, but put their separation on hold shortly after to work things out.
Larry King announced last week that he'll be hanging up his nightly suspenders when he wraps his CNN show this fall.
Check out 15 things you didn't know about...
Each had filed separately for divorce on April 14 within a few hours of each other, but put their separation on hold shortly after to work things out.
Larry King announced last week that he'll be hanging up his nightly suspenders when he wraps his CNN show this fall.
Check out 15 things you didn't know about...
- 7/8/2010
- Extra


They announced their reconciliation and now Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick want to make it official. The CNN host, 76 and his wife, 50, filed petitions Wednesday in a Los Angeles court to dismiss their divorce case, almost three months after they initially filed the documents. "A lot of new things are happening to us," King said in a statement, "and we are happy to be together as a family with our children." King's lawyer Dennis Wasser told People in April there was a "50-50 chance this divorce is not happening." A month later, the two, who have two sons together,...
- 7/8/2010
- by Eunice Oh
- PEOPLE.com
Larry King Divorce is History
TMZ has learned Larry King and Shawn Southwick have dropped their divorce.
Both sides filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers yesterday. They seem to do everything in tandem. Both Shawn and Larry filed their divorce papers within an hour of each other on April 14.
The judge needs to sign the papers to dismiss the divorce petitions, but that's just a formality.
The couple reconciled on a trial basis, shortly after they filed their divorce papers. Source: TMZ...
TMZ has learned Larry King and Shawn Southwick have dropped their divorce.
Both sides filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers yesterday. They seem to do everything in tandem. Both Shawn and Larry filed their divorce papers within an hour of each other on April 14.
The judge needs to sign the papers to dismiss the divorce petitions, but that's just a formality.
The couple reconciled on a trial basis, shortly after they filed their divorce papers. Source: TMZ...
- 7/8/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
TMZ has learned Larry King and Shawn Southwick have dropped their divorce. Both sides filed petitions to dismiss their divorce papers yesterday. They seem to do everything in tandem. Both Shawn and Larry filed their divorce papers within an hour of each other on April 14. The judge needs to sign the papers to dismiss the divorce petitions, but that's just a formality. The couple reconciled on a trial basis, shortly after they filed their divorce papers.
- 7/8/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ


One day after announcing his departure from CNN's "Larry King Live" after 25 years behind the desk, the legendary interviewer told Access Hollywood that he's experiencing mixed emotions about hanging up his trademark suspenders.
"It's sad and happy all at the same time," Larry told Access on Wednesday, explaining that he is looking forward to spending more time with his family.
"I got kids! 11 and 10! Little league stars!" he continued, adding that his wife, Shawn King, was excited with his decision.
"The wife was very happy. She was very supportive. She always wanted me ...
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"It's sad and happy all at the same time," Larry told Access on Wednesday, explaining that he is looking forward to spending more time with his family.
"I got kids! 11 and 10! Little league stars!" he continued, adding that his wife, Shawn King, was excited with his decision.
"The wife was very happy. She was very supportive. She always wanted me ...
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 6/30/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood
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Larry King has announced plans to retire from his longtime gig hosting his own talk show on CNN. If Larry had his way, his replacement would be American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, but could a more seasoned interviewer and journalist, Katie Couric, step in to fill Larry’s suspenders?
King made the announcement on Tuesday that he will be leaving the program this coming fall. In a gesture that showed he has been moving along with the times, he broke the news himself over Twitter.
The host said that he felt no pressure from CNN to retire, despite a steep fall off in the network’s ratings, and that the decision was based on a desire to spend more time with his family.
“It was my decision I made it, but it was hard to talk to the staff, and I know down the road I’m gonna miss it,...
Larry King has announced plans to retire from his longtime gig hosting his own talk show on CNN. If Larry had his way, his replacement would be American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, but could a more seasoned interviewer and journalist, Katie Couric, step in to fill Larry’s suspenders?
King made the announcement on Tuesday that he will be leaving the program this coming fall. In a gesture that showed he has been moving along with the times, he broke the news himself over Twitter.
The host said that he felt no pressure from CNN to retire, despite a steep fall off in the network’s ratings, and that the decision was based on a desire to spend more time with his family.
“It was my decision I made it, but it was hard to talk to the staff, and I know down the road I’m gonna miss it,...
- 6/30/2010
- by willlee
- HollywoodLife
It’s the end of an era! After 25 years of Larry King Live, Larry King is leaving his CNN show in the fall. In a statement the veteran host explained, “I’m looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring, but for now it’s time to hang up my nightly suspenders.” CNN heaped praised on the old dude as well, stating,”Larry King defined the art of the television interview. Having conducted nearly 50,000 interviews over 50-plus years in broadcasting, Larry deserves to take some time for himself and his family.” King’s not done completely, though, as he’ll appear on specials once in a while. It feels like a good decision, with his personal life being the way it is. His wife Shawn Southwick was recently rushed to hospital due to an apparent Od. They’re also in the midst of salvaging their marriage.
- 6/30/2010
- by Ambika Muttoo
- VH1.com
Larry King has quit his chat show after 25 years. The veteran talk show host announced his decision to leave the evening show - which has suffered from a recent drop in ratings - so he can spend more time with his family. The 76-year-old star filed for divorce from his seventh wife Shawn Southwick earlier this year, but they've since reunited and got back together. Writing on his blog, Larry confirmed he would be leaving in the autumn. He said: ''I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end 'Larry King Live', the nightly show, this ..
- 6/30/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
It was purely Larry King's decision to retract from "Larry King Live". In a statement written on his personal blog and Twitter account, the late night host stated his reason to leave as the opportunity to spend more time with his wife, Shawn Southwick, and the kids. Just two months ago, King's marriage was on the verge of a break-up but they reconciled shortly after.
He began the June 29 evening note, saying "Before I start the show tonight, I want to share some personal news with you. 25 years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of Larry King Live." He continued, "Now, decades later, I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end Larry King Live, the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my...
He began the June 29 evening note, saying "Before I start the show tonight, I want to share some personal news with you. 25 years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of Larry King Live." He continued, "Now, decades later, I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end Larry King Live, the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my...
- 6/30/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz


CNN's long-running talk show host Larry King has announced he will retire from his nightly show "Larry King Live" this fall.
In a statement on his show Tuesday, the veteran newsman, 77, said, "Before I start the show tonight, I want to share some personal news with you. Twenty-five years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of 'Larry King Live.' Now, decades later, I talked...
In a statement on his show Tuesday, the veteran newsman, 77, said, "Before I start the show tonight, I want to share some personal news with you. Twenty-five years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of 'Larry King Live.' Now, decades later, I talked...
- 6/30/2010
- Extra


After 25 years on the air, Larry King says it's time "to hang up my nightly suspenders." The talk-show host, 76, said Tuesday he'll end his run on Larry King Live in the fall but will remain with CNN for occasional specials, "giving me more time for my wife and I to get to the kids' little league games." "With this chapter closing I'm looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring," says King. A replacement for King's 9 p.m. Et slot will be made "in the weeks ahead," according to CNN."Larry King defined the art of the television interview,...
- 6/29/2010
- by Mike Fleeman
- PEOPLE.com


New York, June 15 – Larry King is eyeing a return to New York from La in a bid to escape the public drama over his estranged relationship with wife Shawn Southwick, it has emerged.
“Larry says he’s had enough of La, the paparazzi attention and the scrutiny over his marriage. When he comes to New York he can walk around and people don’t bother him . . . While he insists his marriage is still intact, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s a mess,” The New York Post quoted a source, as saying.
King’s contract for his 9 p.m. chat show on CNN is up for renewal next May, and.
“Larry says he’s had enough of La, the paparazzi attention and the scrutiny over his marriage. When he comes to New York he can walk around and people don’t bother him . . . While he insists his marriage is still intact, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s a mess,” The New York Post quoted a source, as saying.
King’s contract for his 9 p.m. chat show on CNN is up for renewal next May, and.
- 6/15/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Hollywoodnews.com: Apparently, Larry and Shawn King’s divorce is still on. Their petitions haven’t been withdrawn.
Currently, per TMZ, nothing will move forward as Shawn recoups from her recent drug overdose.
It has been questioned whether or not this was a suicide attempt.
Supposedly, the sticking point in the petitions is money (of course).
A lawyer for Larry King has attempted to undo an agreement whereby the CNN talk show host signed over three of his houses to Shawn. Larry signed the document after Shawn fingered him for sleeping with her sister. Apparently, there’s another legal document that the couple are wrangling over regarding a piece of property.
As one source tells TMZ, “It will come down to striking a deal on the money issues.”
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Currently, per TMZ, nothing will move forward as Shawn recoups from her recent drug overdose.
It has been questioned whether or not this was a suicide attempt.
Supposedly, the sticking point in the petitions is money (of course).
A lawyer for Larry King has attempted to undo an agreement whereby the CNN talk show host signed over three of his houses to Shawn. Larry signed the document after Shawn fingered him for sleeping with her sister. Apparently, there’s another legal document that the couple are wrangling over regarding a piece of property.
As one source tells TMZ, “It will come down to striking a deal on the money issues.”
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- 6/14/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Larry and Shawn King -- May Come Down to Money
Larry King and wife Shawn King have not withdrawn their divorce petitions ... and we're told the tipping point is money.
People familiar with the situation tell us nothing is going to happen while Shawn recovers from what may have been a suicide attempt. But before that crisis, we're told one of Larry's lawyers presented a proposal to Shawn's lawyer to undo an agreement he signed several years ago ... in which he signed over all 3 of their houses to her.
Larry signed the document after Shawn accused him of sleeping with her sister.
And, we're told, one of Larry's lawyers -- not Dennis Wasser -- submitted a proposal for a new division of property that did not sit well with Shawn.
As one source says, "It will come down to striking a deal on the money issues."
Source: TMZ...
Larry King and wife Shawn King have not withdrawn their divorce petitions ... and we're told the tipping point is money.
People familiar with the situation tell us nothing is going to happen while Shawn recovers from what may have been a suicide attempt. But before that crisis, we're told one of Larry's lawyers presented a proposal to Shawn's lawyer to undo an agreement he signed several years ago ... in which he signed over all 3 of their houses to her.
Larry signed the document after Shawn accused him of sleeping with her sister.
And, we're told, one of Larry's lawyers -- not Dennis Wasser -- submitted a proposal for a new division of property that did not sit well with Shawn.
As one source says, "It will come down to striking a deal on the money issues."
Source: TMZ...
- 6/13/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Larry King and wife Shawn King have not withdrawn their divorce petitions ... and we're told the tipping point is money. People familiar with the situation tell us nothing is going to happen while Shawn recovers from what may have been a suicide attempt . But before that crisis, we're told one of Larry's lawyers presented a proposal to Shawn's lawyer to undo an agreement he signed several years ago ... in which he signed over all 3 of their houses to her.
- 6/13/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Police are reporting that the May 28th overdose of pills taken by Shawn Southwick wife of Larry King, was indeed a suicide attempt. Southwick wrote a suicide note and burial instructions before taking several bottles of pills. She was found by her father Karl Engemann at her Provo, Utah home, and at the time, he stated that the Od was not intentional. “No, no, no. It wouldn’t be suicidal. I don’t think she did it on purpose. Last night, she seemed confused about what she had taken,” he said. Friends reveal that Southwick had been depressed for years over the possibility that King was engaged in an extramarital affair with her sister, Shannon Engemann, and that despite an attempt to reconcile with King, her depression fueled the suicide attempt.
- 6/11/2010
- by Liz Black
- VH1.com


Police have said that Larry King's wife Shawn Southwick was most likely trying to commit suicide when overdosing on depression medication last month. The 50-year-old was found unconscious by her father Karl Engemann in her Utah home and admitted to hospital after he called 911. Authorities said that they found notes written by Southwick which implied that she "might hurt herself, such as that she wanted to be buried in Utah", reports People. "Wording on the letter led me to believe that [Southwick] had intentionally taken the quantity of pills," said the police (more)...
- 6/11/2010
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
Her marriage has been strained for years, and Shawn King has been “extremely depressed” over her husband Larry King’s alleged long-term affair with her sister.
The celebrity couple has been through the ringer as of late, including almost getting divorced and Shawn’s drug overdose, and it’s all due to her depression.
A few years back, Shawn and Larry had a major blowout, with Larry transferring the titles of all of their houses into her name to show his loyalty.
And though she’s not a fan of medication, Shawn has resorted to prescription drugs to cope. "Shawn's not a pill popper, but she feels it's her only way to deal with her depression,” said a pal.
The celebrity couple has been through the ringer as of late, including almost getting divorced and Shawn’s drug overdose, and it’s all due to her depression.
A few years back, Shawn and Larry had a major blowout, with Larry transferring the titles of all of their houses into her name to show his loyalty.
And though she’s not a fan of medication, Shawn has resorted to prescription drugs to cope. "Shawn's not a pill popper, but she feels it's her only way to deal with her depression,” said a pal.
- 6/10/2010
- GossipCenter
Sources tell TMZ Shawn King 's depression started, continued and never stopped over Larry King 's alleged affair with Shawn's sister. We're told Shawn has been "extremely depressed" for more than five years ... and the trigger was Larry's alleged long-term involvement with Shannon Engemann. As we first reported, Shawn had a showdown with Larry several years ago and as a peace offering Larry transferred title to all three of the couple's homes to Shawn. We're...
- 6/10/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ


Larry King's wife, Shawn King, was found with several empty prescription pill bottles and a handwritten note that police believe she wrote on May 28, according to a police report obtained by Access Hollywood.
According to the report, the Provo Police officer who was dispatched to King's home following a 911 call by her dad, saw "multiple pill bottles all of which were empty on the bed."
The prescription bottles found at the scene of the incident included Ambien and multiple anti-anxiety medications. The report stated some "had been filled within 10 days."
The officer also found ...
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According to the report, the Provo Police officer who was dispatched to King's home following a 911 call by her dad, saw "multiple pill bottles all of which were empty on the bed."
The prescription bottles found at the scene of the incident included Ambien and multiple anti-anxiety medications. The report stated some "had been filled within 10 days."
The officer also found ...
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- 6/10/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood


Shawn King, the wife of CNN talk show host Larry King, may have indeed tried to kill herself on May 28, evident in the police report just released.
The report obtained by "Extra" states authorities found a handwritten note by Shawn, stating she "intentionally taken the pills." Another note said she wanted to be buried in Utah. Read the report here.
Shawn's father placed the 911 call after trying to revive his daughter. He said, "I slap...
The report obtained by "Extra" states authorities found a handwritten note by Shawn, stating she "intentionally taken the pills." Another note said she wanted to be buried in Utah. Read the report here.
Shawn's father placed the 911 call after trying to revive his daughter. He said, "I slap...
- 6/10/2010
- Extra


When Shawn King's father told the 911 operator last month that, "no, no, no, no, no," his daughter was not suicidal, he may have been a bit too definitive. Sadly, a police report that surfaced today indicates that there is evidence the overmedication of Larry King's wife may not have been as unintentional as first believed. E! News has obtained the Provo Police Department Crime Report filed by officers who responded, along with paramedics, to the emergency call placed on May 28, in which Karl Engemann found his 50-year-old daughter unconscious in her bed. He told authorities that Shawn had been prescribed medication for anxiety and depression and may have lost track of her dosages, leading to an...
- 6/10/2010
- E! Online
HollywoodNews.com: Yesterday we reported that Larry King’s wife, Shawn Southwick, was is in good shape and enjoying life after an apparent drug overdose on May 28. However, it looks as if her apparent overdose may have been a suicide attempt.
According to TMZ, the police have indicated that they found a handwritten note where King wrote that she Od’d on purpose and indicated that she wanted to be buried in Provo, Utah where the overdose took place.
They also report that they have gotten their hands on the report, which lists a total of 8 prescription bottles that were found at her home. Among the prescriptions were Compro, Prometrium, Clonazepam, Ambien, Klonopin, Subutex, Cymbalta and Lyrica. Apparently the bottles of Ambien, Klonopin, and Clonazepam were found empty at the scene, which had only been filled 10 days prior to the overdose.
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According to TMZ, the police have indicated that they found a handwritten note where King wrote that she Od’d on purpose and indicated that she wanted to be buried in Provo, Utah where the overdose took place.
They also report that they have gotten their hands on the report, which lists a total of 8 prescription bottles that were found at her home. Among the prescriptions were Compro, Prometrium, Clonazepam, Ambien, Klonopin, Subutex, Cymbalta and Lyrica. Apparently the bottles of Ambien, Klonopin, and Clonazepam were found empty at the scene, which had only been filled 10 days prior to the overdose.
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- 6/10/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
TMZ has obtained a copy of the police report listing the various prescription bottles found at Shawn King 's bedside in Provo, Utah -- a total of eight bottles were found. Among the prescriptions by at the home of Larry King 's wife: Compro, Prometrium, Clonazepam, Ambien, Klonopin, Subutex, Cymbalta and Lyrica. Subutex is commonly used to treat narcotic addiction. Cymbalta is an anti-depressant, Lyrica is a seizure treatment ... Klonopin and Clonazepam are anti-anxiety meds.
- 6/10/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Shawn King , Larry King 's wife, left a handwritten note stating she Od 'd on purpose and indicated where she wanted to be buried ... this according to police. Shawn's dad called 911 on May 28 at the King's home in Provo, Utah, telling the dispatcher Shawn was in bed breathing but not responding when he tried waking her. Emergency workers found several empty prescription bottles -- among them, Ambien and anti-anxiety meds. According to Provo cops, there...
- 6/10/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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