The saddened tears of Oprah Winfrey
The world lost a remarkable female journalist on December 30, 2022. The 93-year-old Barbara Walters passed away.
At a statement to CNN, Barbara Walters’ spokesperson, Cindi Berger, said: “Barbara Walters died away quietly in her home surrounded by loved ones. She had no regrets about how she had lived. She paved the way for all women, not just female journalists.
Walters interviewed the most well-known figures of her time during the course of her successful career, which spanned more than 50 years. These individuals included politicians, celebrities, and world leaders like Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein, as well as every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama.
She had the talent of making people believe her, so her interviews were never boring; instead, millions of Americans eagerly anticipated hearing from each new guest.
Walters received multiple honors for her stellar career, including 3 Daytime Emmy Awards and a Prime Time Emmy. Her visage rose to prominence on television.
Oprah Winfrey, who hosted the event, was one of several who paid tribute to Walters. The media mogul called Walters a “hero” and congratulated her for being “such a great and giving role model” in an Instagram post.
Former CEO of the Walt Disney Company Robert Iger expressed his sorrow and talked about Walter’s distinctive legacy. He stated that Barbara “was a pioneer for women in media and for journalism itself.”
She was a unique journalist who was able to get interviews with many of the most influential people of our time, including presidents of state and leaders of oppressive regimes, as well as the most well-known artists and sports figures.
I had the privilege of referring to Barbara as a coworker for more than three decades, but more importantly, as a close friend. At The Walt Disney Company, we will all miss her dearly and want Jacqueline, her daughter, to know that we send our sincere condolences.
The View and 20/20 were two of Walters’ most prominent programs to host over the years. She was excellent wherever she worked, and many journalists aspire to have her confidence and daring to ask the correct questions at the appropriate moment.
She decided that the year 2014 was the right one to bid her career farewell. Connie Chung, a veteran news anchor, told the New York Times that with Barbara’s departure, TV news would also end.
Barbara Walter, may you rest in peace. You will always be remembered as a renowned TV figure who defined an age.
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