Alene Akins

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Relationship Timeline Of Alene Akins

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Ex-husband : Larry King
Alene Akins Tied the knot with Larry King in 1961 and separated in 1963. later, after five years, they remarried in 1967 and got divorced in 1972.

Alene Akins was well-known as the third and former wife of the late Larry King, whose birth name is Lawrence Harvey Zeiger. He was a radio and television host from the United States who hosted over 50,000 interviews. Moreover, he won two Peabodys, an Emmy, and ten Cable ACE Awards. 

Alene was born in 1940 in Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA, to William Davis Akins and Doris Mable Taylor. She celebrated her birthday on October 17 of every year. There is not much learned about her siblings and education qualifications.

Is Alene Akins Alive? If No, Then, How Did She Die?

As you already know, Alene Akins is no more alive right now. She died peacefully on February 3, 2017, in Los Angeles at the age of 77. There are no details about the cause of her demise. 

On January 23, 2021, Larry King died at 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States. The cause of his death is sepsis. In late December 2020, he was also hospitalized in Los Angeles after testing positive for COVID-19.

Alene Akins Failed Marriage With Larry King

Alene Akins was the one with whom Larry exchanged his marriage vows twice among his seven marriages. The former couple tied the knot in 1961 at one of the magazine's eponymous nightclubs. Similarly, Andrew Stewart married Martha Helen Stewart in 1961.

Alene Akins Married Twice To Larry King.
Photo: Late Alene Akins Is With Her Former and late Husband, Larry King.
Source: The Sun

The in 1962, he adopted her son, Andy (who died on July 28, 2020), from Alene's previous relationship. But unfortunately, the following year, the husband-wife duo separated and divorced. The former late couple, however, had not shared the reason behind their separation.

Then, after five years, they remarried in 1969 by solving their problems and becoming Chaia King's parents (born in 1969 and died on August 19 July 28, 2020). But sadly, this time also, they did not hold their marriage for a lifetime. As a result, they split up legally in 1972.

Alene Akins's Fomer And Late Husband, Larry King's Other Marriages

Larry King had many girlfriends, but he married only seven of them. The following is a list of his wives and the length of their marriages. Let's have a look at them.

Alene Akins's Fomer And Late Husband, Larry King Married With Seven Woman Except Alene.
Image: Alene Akins's Fomer And Late Husband, Larry King Is With His Seventh And Former Wife, Shawn King.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
S.NName of WifeDate of MarriageDate of DivorceName of Children
1Freda Miller 19521953 
2Annette Kay19611961Larry King Jr.(b. November 1961)
3Mickey Sutphin19641967 
4Sharon Lepore19761983 
5Julie Alexander 19891992 
6Shawn Southwick King19972019Chance Armstrong King (b. March 9, 1999) and Cannon Edward King (b. May 22, 2000).

How Rich Was Alene Akins at The Time of Her Death?

Alene King was a playboy bunny, so she has not gathered a massive amount of wealth from her profession. At the time of death, she had a net worth of $500,000, which she gathered from her job, alimony, and child support. 

On the other hand, Larry had earned massive wealth from his radio and television journalist profession. At the time of his death, he had a net worth of $50 Million. Besides this, he also earned from his other business, which he kept away from the media's eye. 

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