Donate
By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Press HubPress Hub
  • Stories
    • Opinion
    • Obits
    • Job Moves
    • Training
  • Press freedom
    Press freedomShow More
    Kenya’s Top Journalists Set to Be Honoured at 2025 AJEA Awards
    2 months ago
    Kenya Unveils Robust Guidelines to Safeguard Children in the Digital Space
    2 months ago
    Outcry as Charges Dropped in Baby Pendo Police Brutality Case
    2 months ago
    Shrinking Media Space in Kenya Alarms Industry Leaders as World Observes Press Freedom
    2 months ago
    Voice of America Silenced as Trump Orders Sweeping Media Cuts
    4 months ago
  • Solutions Journalism
  • Journos quoted
  • Find a Freelance
  • About Us
    • Team
Search
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
Reading: Barbara Walters: American Trailblazing news anchor dies aged 93
Aa
Press HubPress Hub
Aa
Search
  • Stories
    • Opinion
    • Obits
    • Job Moves
    • Training
  • Press Freedom
  • Find a Freelance
  • Journos quoted
  • Solutions Journalism
  • About Us
    • Team
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
Follow US
  • Advertise
Copyright © 2022 Presshub Africa Designed By Arkitech.
Press Hub > Blog > Latest news > Barbara Walters: American Trailblazing news anchor dies aged 93
Latest newsObits

Barbara Walters: American Trailblazing news anchor dies aged 93

Presshub Africa
Last updated: 2022/12/31 at 5:01 PM
By Presshub Africa 3 years ago
2 Min Read
Barbara-Walters/ Pic: courtesy
SHARE

Barbara Walters, one of the world’s most prominent figures in broadcasting has died aged 93.

On Friday night, the US television network ABC interrupted its show to break the news of Walters’ passing.

Her death was confirmed by her representative, Cindi Berger, who said Walters died “peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.”

Walters made her name interviewing leaders, monarchs, and celebrities during her nearly 40 years at ABC and earlier at NBC. This earned Walter’s superstar status and put her at the fore of a movement that turned television reporters into celebrities.

Numerous foreign leaders were subjected to interviews by Walters, including Fidel Castro of Cuba, Margaret Thatcher of Britain, Muammar Gaddafi of Libya, Saddam Hussein of Iraq, Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin of Russia, and every US president and first lady since Richard and Pat Nixon.

According to Aljazeera, in 1961, Walters, who had graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1943, was given a brief behind-the-scenes job at NBC’s Today program. She then started receiving airtime for unusual stories like the trials of a Playboy bunny or a day in the life of a nun, and she started appearing regularly on the show.

Oprah Winfrey, a media entrepreneur, said Walters was in her thoughts when she landed her first TV news audition. Winfrey began her career in radio and television in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Without Barbara Walters there wouldn’t have been me — nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news,” she posted on her Instagram.

You Might Also Like

Kenya’s Top Journalists Set to Be Honoured at 2025 AJEA Awards

Edward Kwach to Be Buried on May 10 as Family Appeals for Help with Hospital Bill

Kenya Unveils Robust Guidelines to Safeguard Children in the Digital Space

Outcry as Charges Dropped in Baby Pendo Police Brutality Case

Shrinking Media Space in Kenya Alarms Industry Leaders as World Observes Press Freedom

TAGGED: ABC, Barbara Walters
Presshub Africa December 31, 2022
Previous Article New Year Reprieve for Journalist Laban Cliff Onserio after Court releases him on bail
Next Article Lobby Groups Push for Speedy Release of Prominent Algerian journalist Ihsane El-Kadi
324 Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Us

Presshub Africa is an independent source of news and insights about the changing media landscape in Africa. We highlight the vital work done by local journalists and how it impacts on the lives of people.

Menu

  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact Us
  • Donate

Follow us

Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
© 2022 Presshub Africa. All rights reserved. Designed & Powered by Arkitech
Cleantalk Pixel
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?