Larry W. King, who was married to tennis legend Billie Jean King and played a significant role in building women's professional tennis, has died at 81.
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By Los Angeles Times on May 29, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
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May 31, 2026 at 10:23 AM EDT



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Larry W. King died at age 81.
He was the former husband of tennis legend Billie Jean King.
King was associated with efforts to grow women's professional tennis.
His death was reported by multiple outlets on May 29 - 30, 2026.
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5 days ago
“The New York Post leads with his identity as Billie Jean King's former husband, framing the story primarily through her celebrity.”
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“The Los Angeles Times emphasizes Larry King's independent contribution to women's tennis alongside his personal connection to Billie Jean King.”
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“The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette similarly highlights his role in women's professional tennis, treating his institutional contributions as central to the obituary.”
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Larry King, ex-husband of Billie Jean King who helped grow women's tennis, dies at 81
May 29, 8:43 PM

Larry King, ex-husband of Billie Jean King who helped with growth of women's pro tennis, dies at 81
May 30, 2:00 PM

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