Larry King has been moved out of ICU, after being hospitalised with Covid-19.
Over the weekend, ABC News reported that the 87-year-old had been at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre for over a week, after contracting the coronavirus.
A spokesman for Larry’s production company Ora Media has since confirmed that Larry has been moved out of the intensive care unit.
Speaking to the Associated Press, David Theall said Larry was moved to ICU on New Year’s Eve and was receiving oxygen, but is now breathing on his own.
He also confirmed that the TV presenter has shared a video call with his three sons.
The broadcaster, who has Type 2 diabetes, has struggled with his health over the past few years.
Back in May 2019, Larry suffered a near-fatal stroke, just weeks after he underwent heart surgery.
The presenter has also survived prostate and lung cancer.
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Last year, Larry was devastated by the loss of two of his children within a short period of time.
Andy King, 65, died after he suffered a heart attack, and Chaia King, 51, passed away following a battle with lung cancer.
In a statement at the time, Larry said: “It is with sadness and a father’s broken heart that I confirm the recent loss of two of my children, Andy King, and Chaia King.”
“Both of them were good and kind souls and they will be greatly missed. Losing them feels so out of order. No parent should have to bury a child.”
“My family and I thank you for your outpouring of kind sentiments and well wishes. In this moment, we need a little time and privacy to heal. I thank you for respecting that.”
