Legendary journalist and US news anchor Barbara Walters has died aged 93.
The sad news was confirmed by the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC News, Bob Iger on Friday.
He tweeted: “I have sad news to share today. Barbara Walters passed away this evening at her home in New York.”
I have sad news to share today. Barbara Walters passed away this evening at her home in New York. pic.twitter.com/fxSyU6BQk4
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) December 31, 2022
In a statement, Bob wrote: “Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself.”
“She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state and leaders of regimes to the biggest celebrities and sports icons.”
“I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend.”
Simplest and best tribute to exemplify the Barbara Walters legacy :
On her final show on The View, they just brought one female journalist after another to honour her. All ages, races, from NBC to FOX, to say thank you. She’s completely overwhelmed and touched. pic.twitter.com/923BqlU7CG
— Lucas Meyer (@meyer_lucas) December 31, 2022
Barbara’s impressive career spanned over 60 years, and she retired in 2015.
She created, produced and co-hosted The View, and also hosted shows such as 20/20, ABC Evening News and Today.
During her career as a journalist, Barbara was nominated for 11 Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards, earned a Women in Film Lucy Award and was honored with a GLAAD Excellence in Media award.
Deb & I are so sad that Barbara Walters passed away. She was a trail blazer, wickedly funny, generous, open hearted and a good friend. She also gave some
of the most memorable dinner parties we’ve ever been to. Get ready heaven, Barbara’s coming to spice things up. @Deborra_lee pic.twitter.com/pQfLSG5m7a— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) December 31, 2022
