Former “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell was among those who credited Walters with inspiring them to pursue a career in journalism.
“She was the reason I wanted to be a journalist,” O’Donnell wrote on Twitter. “I am forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship.”
Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 31, 2022
“She was the reason I wanted to be a journalist,” O’Donnell wrote on Twitter. “I am forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship.”
Legendary journalist Barbara Walters has died at the age of 93. Tributes have been pouring in from media personalities and journalists who have been inspired by her illustrious career, which spanned more than seven decades.
Oprah Winfrey wrote in an Instagram post that without Walters there wouldn’t be any women in evening, morning or daily news – including herself. David Muir, anchor of “ABC World News Tonight,” wrote that Walters was an icon, legend, and trailblazer. Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America” wrote that she was forever grateful for Walters’ stellar example and friendship. Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather tweeted Friday that Walters was a trailblazer and a true pro who outworked, out-thought, and out-hustled her competitors. Former CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell said Walters was the reason she wanted to be a journalist. Katie Couric called Walters the OG of female broadcasters. Monica Lewinsky, who Walters famously interviewed in the wake of the scandal that led to the 1998 impeachment of former President Bill Clinton, said she knew Walters “for over half” her life.
The world of journalism has lost a pillar of professionalism, courage, and integrity. Sending condolences to her daughter and family.
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