In the 1970s, Walters became the first female reporter to read the evening news and during her career had time to interview many world leaders.
Well-known American journalist and television personality Barbara Walters has died at the age of 93.
Walters’ long-time employer, ABC television company, told about the matter. CNN (you will switch to another service) according to Walters died peacefully at home and in the presence of his family.
Walters was married three times during his life. He has one daughter.
I’ve probably met more people, more heads of state, more than anyone else.
Barbara Walters
First American female anchor
Walters’ career began in NBC news, where she eventually became the first woman to read the news in 1974.
A couple of years later, Walters changed the company to ABC. In 1976, she broke the glass ceiling of television news by being the first woman to read the evening news at a time when the industry was dominated by middle-aged men.
Walters rose to the ranks of high-earning journalists, as his salary rose to a million dollars.
One of today’s most famous TV presenters Oprah Winfrey has recalled Walters’ influence.
– When I went to auditions for my first television show, I pretended to be Barbara Walters, said Winfrey.
Known for his interviews
During his career, Walters interviewed several US presidents, foreign leaders and public figures. He has interviewed every US president About Richard Nixon from
Walters was surprised by his position in 2004 in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
– I have probably met more people, more heads of state, more than anyone else, said Walters.
Walters’ list includes, among other things, the last presidents of Russia Vladimir Putin mixed Boris Yeltsinthe president of Iraq Saddam HusseinBritish Prime Minister Margaret Thatcheras well as the Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi.
The pop star has discussed public figures with Walters Michael JacksonActors Angelina Jolie mixed Harrison Ford.
Those who criticized Walters were of the opinion that he asked too easy questions.
On the other hand, the appreciation was told by the fact that Walters won twelve Emmy awards during his career.
Walters made his last appearance in 2014 on the morning show The View, which he himself developed in 1997.
When she retired, she said she was proud that today many women are involved in news work.
– If I was somehow able to help this, that is my legacy, he said.
Sources: AFP, STT, AP, Reuters