She was the pioneering female who achieved TV news stardom, blazing a trail as a fearless interviewer, anchor, and program host. She passed away on Friday at her residence in New York City, at the age of 93.
Without Oprah Winfrey, a television icon, I would not have had the opportunity to be grateful. I am grateful to have known her. She was such a gracious and powerful role model that she left a lasting impression on my mind during my very first television audition. She was truly a trailblazer. Without Oprah Winfrey, I wouldn’t have seen any other woman on the daily and morning news as I have seen Barbara Walters.
Jacqueline, we send our deepest condolences to her daughter, and she will be greatly missed by all of us at Walt Disney Company. I was able to call her a dear friend, but more importantly, I had the pleasure of calling her a colleague for over three decades. She was a kind-of-a-one reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from the biggest sports icons to the most well-known celebrities. Barbara was not just a pioneer for women in journalism, but a true legend in journalism itself.
“I owe Barbara Walters more than I could ever repay. Rest well sister…Mother…Friend…Colleague…Mentor.” – Star Jones, an original co-host on “The View”.
“The Legend. The Blueprint. The Greatest. Rest in Peace Barbara Walters.” – Tamron Hall, broadcasting reporter and television talk show host.
Rest in peace. She will be greatly mourned. She improved the world by her presence. She surpassed, outsmarted, and outperformed her rivals. Barbara Walters was a pioneer and a genuine expert. The field of journalism has lost a cornerstone of professionalism, bravery, and honesty. – Dan Rather, ex-CBS anchor.
Thanks to her, we have all benefited. Numerous other reporters were motivated by her to be equally persistent. She also instilled in us a sense of concern, and she was concerned about the authenticity. She held them responsible, Barbara Walters. When interrogating the most influential individuals in the world, she never hesitated.
Barbara Walters, a pioneering TV news broadcaster, passed away. She was the first woman anchor on the evening news. I was fortunate to know her. When she interviewed me, she made it clear that she had done her homework. She was always prepared. She may have rested in power. – Jeanie Billie King, tennis champion.
Rest in peace, Barbara. David Muir, the anchor of “ABC World News Tonight”, expresses his condolences. And most importantly, Barbara Walters exemplified bravery. She opened doors for numerous individuals – we gained knowledge from her – and continue to be amazed by her even now. Frequently, we casually use terms like icon, legend, and trailblazer – however, Barbara Walters truly embodied all of these qualities.