Larry W. King, ex-husband of tennis icon Billie Jean King, dead at 81
Larry W. King, the ex-husband of tennis legend Billie Jean King, has passed away at the age of 81 due to prostate cancer. He played a significant role in the establishment of women's professional tennis and co-founded the WTA Tour. King is survived by his wife Nancy and their children, leaving behind a legacy in the sport.
- ▪Larry W. King died at his home from prostate cancer.
- ▪He was married to Billie Jean King for 22 years and collaborated on various tennis initiatives.
- ▪King was instrumental in the creation of the WTA Tour and the 'Battle of the Sexes' match.
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Tennis Larry W. King, ex-husband of tennis icon Billie Jean King, dead at 81 By Associated Press Published May 29, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Larry W. King, the former husband of Billie Jean King who partnered with her on the creation of the WTA Tour and the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, died Friday. He was 81. King died at his home of prostate cancer, said his wife, Nancy Bolger King. Billie Jean King and her husband Larry before they leave for Wales where Billie Jean plays in the Welsh Tennis Championships, 3rd July 1966. Getty Images Larry King and Billie Jean King met at Cal State-Los Angeles and married in 1965.
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