Following the announcement of Larry King's death at the age of 87 on Saturday morning, an outpouring of condolences were posted to Twitter remembering the larger-than-life television and radio broadcaster. CNN founder Ted Turner also reflected on the loss of King, who helped to build CNN into what it is today, in a statement emailed to Mediaite.
"Waking up to the news of the passing of Larry King felt like a punch to the gut. Larry was one of my closest and dearest friends and, in my opinion, the world's greatest broadcast journalist of all time. If anyone asked me what are my greatest career achievements in life, one is the creation of CNN, and the other is hiring Larry King," Turner wrote in the statement obtained by Mediaite. "Like so many who worked with and knew Larry, he was a consummate professional, an amazing mentor to many and a good friend to all. The world has lost a true legend."
Countless other media personalities and American icons shared their condolences following King's passing. Oprah Winfrey thanked King Saturday on Twitter. "It was always a treat to sit at your table. And hear your stories. Thank you Larry King," Winfrey tweeted.
Mariah Carey wrote: "Rest In Peace Larry King. What a wonderful life and an iconic career. I'm grateful to have known him. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and family."
(Mediaite)
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