Larry King's much much younger wife, Shawn Southwick King, has reportedly checked into rehab.

Shawn, who's 48 years-old, is said to have checked in for an addiction to painkillers.

The 74 year-old Larry King and wife #6, Shawn, have been married for 10 years and have two children together, ages 8 and 9.

That means she's set for life now!

As for her entering rehab, a friend says, "Shawn is in rehab for medication issues related to her chronic migraine problem."

Larry King and CNN have yet to comment.

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While Barbara Walters only had nice words for Rosie O'Donnell on Larry King last night, The View matriarch wasn't as forgiving with Star Jones!

Click here to see what Babs had to say about Starzilla!

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Screw the Katie Couric "taking over" Larry King's job rumors!

There's an even better one!

Word is that Ryan Seacrest is in 'serious' negotiations to take over Larry King Live when the old fogie retires.

This doesn't surprise media insiders. Larry told The New York Times in April 2007 that Seacrest would be his first choice to take over the show when the time came.

“He’s the classic generalist,” said King. “The only thing I don’t know, and I’ve gotten to know him pretty well, is how versed he is in politics, world affairs. Does he read the paper? Is he interested in Iraq? Because if he is, he’s going to be very good.”

We're so getting Ryan a subscription to the Economist!!

Good luck and hope it works out!

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CLICK HERE to watch a very important message from Larry King!

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