Larry King

Larry King Net Worth

Larry King was a 15-year-old student from California who was tragically shot and killed by his classmate Brandon McInerney in a hate crime. King was an openly gay student at E.O. Green Junior High School and his death sparked national outrage and a call for greater acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 13, 1993
Birth Place California
Age 27 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 13, 2008 (age 15)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $150 million (2024)

About

Tragically shot to death at the age of fifteen by fellow E.O. Green Junior High School student Brandon McInerney, the openly gay King was the victim of a hate crime.

Before Fame

During his childhood years, he was diagnosed with both reactive attachment disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and he was bullied from the third grade on. The bullying intensified in junior high school when he began expressing himself by wearing female clothing.

Trivia

His tragic death partially inspired author Raziel Reid's 2014 young adult novel When Everything Feels Like the Movies.

Family Life

Born in Ventura, California, to a drug addict mother, he was adopted by Dawn and Gregory King when he was two years old, and he grew up with a brother named Rocky.

Associated With

He and fellow LGBT youth Matthew Shepard both fell victim to hate crimes.

Some Larry King images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.