Comedian Craig Ferguson also commented via Twitter: "Just heard the awful news about Larry King. He taught me so much. He was a true mensch. He probably even taught me that word. So long pal, thanks for all the laughs. Say hi to Rickles. #RIPLarryKing."
In his own reflective tweet, sports journalist and political commentator Keith Olbermann said, "My friend Larry King has died. It is literally true that thousands of us can make that sad statement this morning. While he was easily caricatured, I've never known anybody who made a bigger deal out of the slightest kindness afforded him." Olbermann tweeted an addition: "I was going to add a disclaimer that Larry and I weren't close friends. But that contradicts the essence of the man. Some of us he saw at the deli every day. Some of us, once a year. But to him, we were ALL close friends. What a blessing."
"Damn... My guy! A broadcasting icon, and a legend period. We had such a great rapport, and I'm going to miss all of our conversations, especially the ones about politics. Rest in paradise my friend," tweeted actor Omar Epps.
