Larry King

For other people named Larry King, see Larry King (disambiguation).

Community and family

King has been generous in giving back to the community. After suffering several heart attacks, he established the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, an organization to which David Letterman, through his American Foundation for Courtesy and Grooming, has also contributed. King gave $1 million to George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs for scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Related Topics:
David Letterman - American Foundation for Courtesy and Grooming - George Washington University

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On September 3, 2005, King aired, "How You Can Help," a three-hour special designed to provide a forum and information clearinghouse for viewers to understand and join nationwide and global relief efforts. This was following the devastation to the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. Guest Richard Simmons, a native of New Orleans, told him, "Larry, you don't even know how much money you raised tonight. When we rebuild the city of New Orleans, we're going to name something big after you."

Related Topics:
September 3 - 2005 - Hurricane Katrina - Richard Simmons - New Orleans

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Larry King has been married six times, including two marriages to the same woman. His current wife is singer Shawn Southwick. He has fathered five children from his various marriages: Andy, Larry Jr., Chaia, Chance and Cannon.

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