Son Andy (b. 1962) and daughter Chaia (b. 1969), with Alene Akins.

He used Larry King as a stage name on the advice that his original surname, Zeiger, sounded "too Jewish".

Underwent surgery on March 16, 2007 to unblock a carotid artery at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

Type II Diabetic

Has his own talk show called "Larry King Live" (1985).

The King-Southwick Mormon-Jewish wedding ceremony was celebrated in the Beverly Hills garden of actress Deborah Raffin. Stellar wedding guests included Ted Turner (Best Man), Jane Fonda, Al Pacino, Beverly D`Angelo, Don Rickles, etc.

Engaged to minister Rama Fox (1992-95).

Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 1995

He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1989.

Mentioned in the Mojo Nixon song "619-239-KING".

Features in the 1996 paperback "Mug Shots" that includes many other celebrities who`ve been arrested for one reason or another.

His second son, with wife Shawn Southwick, Cannon Edward King was born. [22 May 2000]

Son, with wife Shawn Southwick, Chance Armstrong King born (March 9, 1999). [9 March 1999]

Says his favorite quote is actually a put-down: "Before they made you they broke the mold."

Married 7 times.