The talk icon speaks out about the loss of his friend.

Larry King issued the following statement to ET regarding the passing of former Bush spokesman Tony Snow:

"Tony Snow was a remarkable colleague and a good friend. He was extraordinarily likable, not only for his sense of humor and wit, but for his gift of giving others the space to express opinions, even if they countered his own. Devoted to his country and family, Tony was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word, and he will be deeply missed."

Snow succumbed to cancer early Saturday morning at age 53.