Covid 19 coronavirus: Larry King hospitalized in Los Angeles

Legendary talk show host Larry King has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital, where he is receiving treatment after contracting coronavirus.

The 87-year-old TV host is said to be in isolation, according to reports.

Further details on his status have not yet been released.

According to Showbiz411, the veteran announcer has been in his battle against the virus for 10 days.

King, who has type 2 diabetes, has previously survived numerous heart attacks and a stroke.

Last year, she lost two of her children weeks apart, after her son Andy died of a heart attack and her daughter Chaia died of lung cancer.