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| Larry Price (1935-2026) |
Larry Price, the beloved Hawaii broadcaster, coach and athlete, died at 91, his family announced Friday, saying he “passed peacefully” and requesting privacy.
Price was a dominant voice on Hawaii radio for decades, retiring from KSSK’s “The Perry & Price Show” in May 2016 at age 81 after 33 years on air. He and co-host Michael W. Perry were the region’s top morning choice for much of the show’s run. His family thanked supporters for their prayers and sympathies.
Before broadcasting, Price had a notable coaching and athletic career at the University of Hawaii: head volleyball coach (1969–1972), head football coach (1974–1976), and a three-time team captain as a UH football player (1962–1964). A Roosevelt High alumnus, he was inducted into the UH Sports Circle of Honor in 1994. He also worked as a KITV TV reporter and was a longtime columnist for MidWeek.
Gov. Josh Green praised Price as “a one-of-a-kind, local boy success” who enriched many lives, offering condolences to his family.