Larry King Files For Divorce From 7th Wife

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Larry King has filed for divorce from his seventh wife, court filings show.

The 76-year-old host of CNN's "Larry King Live" filed Wednesday to end the couple's nearly 13-year marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." He married Shawn Southwick-King in a hospital room in 1997 three days before surgery to clear a clogged blood vessel.

The couple have two sons, ages 11 and 9. King is seeking joint custody of the boys. He is also asking a court not to award Southwick-King, 50, any spousal support.

"His major concern is the welfare of his children," said Howard Rubenstein, a spokesman for King.

He said Southwick-King filed for divorce moments after King's filing. Her filing was not immediately available.

Rubenstein said the talk-show host would not comment further on the divorce.

The filing was first reported by celebrity Web site TMZ.com.

King's nightly news and interview show has been a CNN mainstay for nearly 25 years.

He and Southwick-King started house-hunting in California shortly after their marriage and lived in Beverly Hills. He is a Los Angeles Dodgers season ticket-holder and announced the start of the team's home opener to fans Tuesday.

King has three children from previous relationships.

[jghutto]

I remember seeing Larry's show one night when he was joined by this wife, the two little boys, his two older sons and older daughter. Everyone seemed happy. She was reported to have been married before and had a 15-year old son at that time. She managed his foundation and I heard a few months ago that she had an affair with a staffer. Don't know where I read that.

As Elizabeth Taylor, Larry has had about the same number of marriages, but I do give it to them - "at least they do believe in marriage!"

[MsPittsburgh]

Ok Larry....time to give up on marriage....7x??????????? oy vey

[ky46]

Two children and thirteen years accounts for something. Larry makes millions. Why not pay? How many times has she been married?

[rondivoo]

Another one of those gross men who women marry for their money. King's personality comes across loud and clear on television ... and it's not appealing.

[JavMD]

SEVEN like in 7, is he like Elizabeth Taylor?... He should have a guest host interview him ! I hope he isn't giving Jennifer Ashton advice or Ben Rothlesberger or even Tiger Woods...

Sad that CNN keeps him on the air, this is a real example setter !

[humungo]

This must boost CNN's ratings a great deal among the seniors.

[lileoj]

And again another loser who thinks marrage is disposble. Why do people not know like in the old days that unless the spouse is abusive either verbally or physically (but even then you can see counceling to make it work) that you dont toss out a marrage. This guy obviously doesn't get it if hes been divorced 7 times.

[ss433]

serial polygamy

[ss433]

er, I mean "serial monogamy"

[ibsteve2u]

Goes to show you: "7" is no more lucky than "13" is unlucky.

[kenhamlett]

OK which is it? A string of biker babes or is he going after Tiger's wife?
Inquiring minds want to know.