Barbara Walters, an iconic trailblazer in television journalism, has passed away at 93.
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On Friday, ABC solemnly shared the heartbreaking news of her death.
On Friday evening, Bob Iger confirmed that legendary actress Diane Walters had peacefully passed away in her beloved New York home.
Walters made history when she joined ABC News in 1976.
She made history by becoming the groundbreaking first female anchor of an evening news program.
After three years of hard work and dedication, she became a co-host of the beloved show "20/20."
She was a recognizable face on TV for years, but in 2014 she became an Executive Producer at ABC.
She achieved a remarkable feat - interviewing several US presidents in her lifetime, making her an iconic figure.
Walter was also renowned for his engaging interviews with celebrities like Katharine Hepburn (American Actress).
Bob Iger said, "Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself."