Barbara Walters Died

Barbara Walters Died


Barbara Walters was a pioneering television journalist and television host who passed away on July 25, 2021 at the age of 89. She was best known for her work as a co-host on the ABC newsmagazine "20/20" and as the first woman to anchor a network evening news program.

Walters began her career in 1961 as a writer and researcher for "The Today Show," and eventually worked her way up to become a co-host on the program. In 1976, she became the first woman to co-anchor a network evening news program when she joined Harry Reasoner on the "ABC Evening News."

Throughout her career, Walters interviewed a wide range of influential figures, including every U.S. president since Richard Nixon, as well as numerous foreign leaders, celebrities, and other newsmakers. She also hosted several successful television programs, including the ABC daytime talk show "The View," which she co-created.

In addition to her journalism career, Walters was known for her charity work and support of various causes, including children's health and education. She received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.

After a long and illustrious career, Barbara Walters retired from television in 2014. She will be remembered as a trailblazer in the field of journalism and a pioneer for women in the industry.

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