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Veteran US journalist Barbara Walters dies aged 93

"She lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists, but for all women"

Manchester Evening News

US TV News Legend Barbara Walters Dead at 93

Pioneering television journalist Barbara Walters, who upended a male-dominated industry as the first woman to anchor an evening news show in the United States, has died at the age of 93, her long-time employer ABC said late Friday. Walters interviewed a host of US presidents, foreign leaders such as Anwar…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Barbara Walters remembered as a “trailblazer” by Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Arianna Huffington

Barbara Walters, legendary news anchor and TV personality, was mourned across social media Friday following news of her death at 93.

Los Angeles Times

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Barbara Walters, dead at 93, was cultural fixture, TV icon

Barbara Walters was that rarest of TV personalities: a cultural fixture

The Independent UK

Remembering Barbara Walters’s Memorable Interview With Muhammad Ali

The trailblazing journalist delivered an iconic interview with the heavyweight boxing legend following his 1978 loss to Leon Spinks.

Sports Illustrated

Factbox-Key facts about pioneering broadcast journalist Barbara Walters

The following are key facts about the life and career of pioneering broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, the first woman to anchor an American network evening newscast, who died on Friday:

Reuters

Pioneering U.S. television journalist Barbara Walters dead at 93

Barbara Walters, one of the most visible women on U.S. television as the first female anchor on an American network evening news broadcast and one of TV's most prominent interviewers, died on Friday at age 93, her longtime ABC News home said.

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'Trailblazer': World mourns death of Barbara Walters

Reaction poured in from around the world to the death of TV news pioneer and “The View” creator Barbara Walters

The Independent UK

Barbara Walters dies at 93; news anchor broke the boy’s club of network television

Barbara Walters, the first woman to break up the all-male club of network television anchors and one of the last remaining megastars in broadcast news who deftly coaxed world leaders and celebrities alike into revealing their secrets and deepest fears, has died, according to ABC News, her longtime employer.

Los Angeles Times

Barbara Walters death: Pioneering journalist who created The View dies aged 93

Trailblazing broadcaster was known for her interviewing skills

The Independent UK

Barbara Walters dies; TV news pioneer was 93

During more than three decades at ABC, and before that at NBC, Walters’ exclusive interviews with the famous and powerful brought her celebrity status that ranked with theirs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barbara Walters dead: Legendary American broadcaster passes away at 93

The American TV legend was famous for her hard hitting interview style and was known for interviewing the biggest names in entertainment over the course of a hugely successful career

Daily Mirror

Television broadcaster, news anchor and The View creator Barbara Walters dies aged 93

Barbara Walters, the intrepid interviewer, anchor and program host who led the way as the first woman to become a TV news superstar has died. She was 93.

ABC News

Trailblazing journalist Barbara Walters has died at 93

Over more than a half century, the driven celebrity journalist built one of the most remarkable careers in TV news. She was 93.

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The Independent UK

Brooke Shields speaks out on ‘fiasco’ of notorious 1981 Barbara Walters interview

Walters interviewed Shields after backlash over then-15 year old’s role in Calvin Klein jeans campaign

The Independent UK

Brooke Shields says she felt ‘taken advantage of’ during 1981 interview with Barbara Walters

Walters interviewed Shields after backlash over then-15 year old’s role in Calvin Klein jeans campaign

ABC News

The most famous Australian you've never heard of

John Gorman is probably the most famous Australian you've never heard of. His groundbreaking medical research to treat a blood disease has saved millions of babies' lives around the world and it wouldn't have happened if not for an ice box, an illegal flight and his sister-in-law.

The Independent UK

Ellen DeGeneres reacts to her ex Anne Heche’s car crash

‘I don’t want anyone to be hurt,’ talk show host said

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Daily Mirror

Rosie O'Donnell mocked Anne Heche before car accident which left her in coma

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell says she regrets making fun of actress Anne Heche now she is fighting for her life after a horror car smash in LA

The Independent UK

Rosie O’Donnell says she’s ‘feeling bad’ for making fun of Anne Heche before ‘horrifying’ car crash

Comedian mocked actor in 2002 stand-up show

Salon

What we learned from "The View" reunion

Barbara Walters apparently had a unique – and painful – way of keeping Debbie Matenopoulos from spouting bad takes

The Guardian - US

Depp-Heard trial: are court streams the new celebrity sit-down interview?

The famously private Johnny Depp chose to air his dirty laundry with help from his legal team – in these times, there’s no such thing as too much information

Chicago Sun-Times

Ina Garten blends food, conversation in new interview show ‘Be My Guest’

In the new series, Garten interviews famous folks over food and drinks. And unsurprisingly, it’s no problem for her to get people to open up.

Tribune News Service

Former ‘View’ co-host Debbie Matenopoulos says show ‘wasn’t supposed to be political’

“The View” has been on television for over 25 years, and has evolved into a top-rated, politically charged, headline-making bastion of opinions by women of various backgrounds.

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