Last night journalist, television host, and author Larry King broke the news he was leaving his show on CNN. TVNewser had the whole story.

King (pictured, via) is the author of numerous books, including How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: The Secrets of Good Communication and the memoir My Remarkable Journey.

Here’s an excerpt from King’s memo: “I’ll still be a part of the CNN family, hosting several Larry King specials on major national and international subjects. I’m incredibly proud that we recently made the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest running show with the same host in the same time slot. With this chapter closing I’m looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring, but for now it’s time to hang up my nightly suspenders.”