Larry King’s family is reportedly putting pressure on him to divorce his seventh wife, causing many to become curious about who the radio and television host is married to. If you want to know more about Larry King’s wife, then take a look at our Shawn King wiki.
A few years ago, Shawn and Larry King filed for divorce, but soon called it off after attending marriage counselling. But it is now being revealed that their marriage might be on the rocks again. King’s family reportedly wants him to end his marriage, which was already hit with several cheating allegations against both parties.“ Shawn went away to Utah two days after Larry had surgery for lung cancer in July 2017,” a source recently revealed adding, “While she was away, Larry was happier than he’s been in years, and his family was really hopeful that he’d really do it [end their marriage] this time.”
They further added, “Larry is at a crossroads. He’s getting older and thinking, ‘Why do I have to put up with this?’” It was also said that, “He’s been miserable for a decade.” The couple have allegedly spoken to their divorce lawyers, but neither have confirmed the reports. If you want to know more about Larry King’s wife, then keep reading.
Shawn King’s Wiki
Born Shawn Ora Engemann in 1959, King’s seventh wife is 58. Unlike her husband, not much is known about her childhood or educational background. However, we do know that she is an actress, singer, and TV host.
Though details about Shawn King’s net worth are also unknown, Larry King’s net worth is estimated to be $150.0 million.
Checked into Rehab
In 2008, Shawn King was in the limelight for all the wrong reasons, when it was reported that she checked into rehab for an alleged addiction to painkillers. There were rumors that she had anorexia and depression, but they were shut down when a source revealed, “She is not anorexic. Nor has she been diagnosed as depressed. She has taken medications because of her migraine headaches that she’s had since she was a young girl. She developed a dependency on painkillers as a result of being prescribed medication for the migraines.”
Shawn King’s Previous Marriages
It is well documented that the legendary talk show host is currently on his seventh wife, but it was reported that his current wife was married three times before. She is the mother of AFL quarterback, Daniel Aaron Southwick, who plays for the Cleveland Gladiators. The 36-year-old also played for the Tampa Bay Storm, San Antonio Talons, Spokane Shock, Los Angeles Kiss, Orlando Predators, and Chicago Rush, to name a few.
Larry King and Shawn King’s Kids
The talk show host married King in 1997 in his hospital room, not long before he underwent surgery to clear a clogged blood vessel. However, the couple later had a second lavish ceremony in Beverly Hills, where celebrities like Jane Fonda and Al Pacino were present.
A year after their marriage, Shawn King announced her pregnancy. The pair welcomed their first child, Chance Armstrong King, in 1999. The next year, they welcomed their second son, Cannon Edward King. However, their marriage almost came to an end in 2010, when they filed for divorce. There were reports that alleged the 83-year-old had an affair with his wife’s younger sister, Shannon Engemann, but she was quick to debunk them, saying, “[I] never had an affair [with him], and “I am not the reason for this.”
Before this, there were speculations that Shawn King had an affair with her son’s baseball coach, an allegation which she denied. Despite the numerous allegations, they decided to reconcile, releasing a joint statement saying, “We love our children, we love each other, we love being a family. That is all that matters to us. We owe it to ourselves and our children to continue being dedicated to each other.” The former Larry King Live host added,”I love her dearly. Our marriage is still together and I am staying very close to our children, who we love immensely.” The statement further read, “We shall go through this difficult time intact as a family.”
