Larry King, who quizzed thousands of world leaders, politicians and entertainers for CNN and other news outlets in a career spanning more than six decades, has died at age 87, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a source close to the family.
King had been hospitalised in Los Angeles with a Covid-19 infection, according to several media reports.
He had endured health problems for many years, including a near-fatal stroke in 2019 and diabetes.
He had been hospitalised at Cedars Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles for more than a week.
King visited South Africa in February 2000 at the invitation of Investec.
Andrew Bon was fortunate enough to interview the great man at Turffontein racecourse and sent us this clip for those that have not seen it before
