NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 Reaction poured in from the worlds of journalism, politics, sports and entertainment following the death of She died Friday at her home in New York at age 93. An intrepid interviewer, anchor and program host, she led the way as the first woman to become a TV news superstar.
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鈥淲ithout Barbara Walters there wouldn鈥檛 have been me 鈥 nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news. She was indeed a Trailblazer. I did my very first television audition with her in mind the whole time. Grateful that she was such a powerful and gracious role model. Grateful to have known her. Grateful to have followed in her Light.鈥 鈥 television icon
鈥淏arbara Walters was the OG of female broadcasters. She was just as comfortable interviewing world leaders as she was Oscar winners and she had to fight like hell for every interview. I deeply admired her and she was incredibly supportive through the years. ... As I wrote in my book, she liked to say we were similar in that neither of us was particularly glamorous. I never quite knew how to take that, although being in Barbara鈥檚 mold was nothing but a compliment.鈥 鈥 , journalist, former 鈥淭oday鈥 co-host and network news anchor.
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鈥淏arbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself. She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state to the biggest celebrities and sports icons. 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, and we send our deepest condolences to her daughter, Jacqueline.鈥 鈥 chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company
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"I owe Barbara Walters more than I could ever repay. Rest well sister鈥other鈥riend鈥olleague鈥entor." 鈥 , an original co-host on "The View"
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鈥淭he Legend. The Blueprint. The Greatest. Rest in Peace Barbara Walters.鈥 鈥 , broadcast journalist and television talk show host
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鈥渋 knew barbara for over half of my life. we met in the spring of 1998, in the midst of the starr investigation; i was 24. i remarked that this was the first time i鈥檇 ever been in serious trouble. i鈥檇 basically been a good kid 鈥 got good grades, didn鈥檛 do drugs, never shoplifted etc. without missing a beat barbara said: monica, next time shoplift.鈥 鈥 , who was interviewed by Walters in 1999
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鈥淏arbara Walters was a true trailblazer. Forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship. Sending condolences to her daughter and family.鈥 鈥 鈥淕ood Morning America鈥 anchor
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鈥淭he world of journalism has lost a pillar of professionalism, courage, and integrity. Barbara Walters was a trailblazer and a true pro. She outworked, out-thought, and out-hustled her competitors. She left the world the better for it. She will be deeply missed. RIP.鈥 鈥 former CBS anchor
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鈥淏arbara Walters never flinched when questioning the world鈥檚 most powerful people. She held them accountable. She cared about the truth and she made us care too. Fortunately, she inspired many other journalists to be just as unrelenting. We are all better off because of her.鈥 鈥 , NBA Hall of Famer
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鈥淧ioneering TV news broadcaster Barbara Walters has died. A true trailblazer, she was the 1st woman anchor on the evening news. And I was privileged to know her. When she interviewed me, it was clear she did her homework. She was always prepared. May she rest in power.鈥 鈥 , tennis champion
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"So often we toss around the words icon, legend, trailblazer - but Barbara Walters was all of these. And perhaps, above all else, Barbara Walters was brave. She paved the way for so many 鈥 we learned from her 鈥 and remain in awe of her to this day. RIP, Barbara." 鈥 , anchor of 鈥淎BC World News Tonight鈥
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鈥淏arbara Walters will always be known as a trail blazer. Her hard hitting questions & welcoming demeanor made her a household name and leader in American journalism. Her creation of 鈥楾he View鈥 is something I will always be appreciative of. Rest in peace you will forever be an icon.鈥 鈥 , former co-host of 鈥淭he View鈥
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