Walters created “The View” in 1997. She co-hosted the ABC show for 17 seasons and remained an executive producer until her death in 2022 at age 93.
in 2013 before retiring. “I want to instead sit on a sunny field and admire the very gifted women — and OK, some men too — who will be taking my place.”But Walters also spoke about the changing tides in journalism that foreshadowed the end of an era.
“Since the Britney Spearses of the world and sensational crime stories became the big network draws, international political leaders, with few exceptions, have come to be considered dull fare,” she wrote in her 2008 memoir, “Audition.” After leaving “The View” — which centers on discussions about politics, entertainment, family and other trending topics between a diverse cast of voices — Walters leaned out of the spotlight and into a more private life.
Walters, seen here during her last appearance on the roundtable show, co-hosted “The View” for 17 years.Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images During her career, Walters received numerous accolades, including multiple Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement Award from NATAS. At one point, she was the highest-paid TV journalist. She interviewed countless politicians, icons and pop culture figures including Barbra Streisand, Monica Lewinsky, Fidel Castro and every president since Richard Nixon besides Donald Trump.“Barbara Walters passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
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