Fans, admirers and former colleagues have honored broadcast legend Barbara Walters, who died Friday at the age of 93, by lauding her talent and skill as a journalist and for her contributions to women in media over her decades in the business. He blew away the obstacles.
“Barbara Walters never hesitated when questioning the most powerful people in the world. He held them accountable. He cares about the truth and he cares about us too. Luckily, he inspired many other journalists to be equally ruthless. We are all better because of him,” wrote Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
“Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not only in journalism but for women in journalism as well. She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who interviewed many of the most important of our time, from heads of state and leaders of government to the biggest celebrities and sports icons,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger.
“I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend. She will be missed by all of us at The Walt Disney Company,” continued Iger. kept.
,#BarbaraWalters Was a guide. She was a mentor as well as a friend to me. As Maria Shriver said, so many women broke into the news business because they did their jobs well. “She worked so hard and helped so many young women like me. Thanks, Barbara, for everything. You paved the way for all of us. you really did #tear out,
“Barbara Walters was an American institution. As the first female national news anchor, she opened the door to endless possibilities for many girls who wanted to work in TV, myself included. Her influence cannot be overstated.” Is. I will miss you, Barbara. Thank you for everything,” wrote actress Lynda Carter.
Read on for a sampling of other tributes.