The journalist, whose career spanned more than six decades, retired in 2015.
Walters' amazing career transcended six decades, from 1951 to 2015.
Walters' father ran a nightclub, which kicked off her lifetime of being surrounded by celebrities.
Barbara Walters.Everett Collection
When her dad’s business faltered, Walters became responsible for providing for her family.
She eventually became one of the morning show’s “Todaygirls,” who focused on lighter fare.
Walters protested and took her complaint to the web connection higher-ups, who ultimately let McGee have his way.
Sherri Shepherd with Barbara Walters on her final episode of ‘The View,’ on May 12, 2014.Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Her contract included four interview specials, a one-on-one format that Walters became famous for.
Within a few years, she was off the anchor desk and focusing on her interview specials more exclusively.
In 1979, Walters joined the ABC news magazine20/20.
Her 1999 interview withMonica Lewinskywas seen by 74 million viewers.
I’ll wear it to your funeral."
This means more to me."
In her later years, Walters developed dementia.
Be the first one in.
Be the last one out.
Don’t whine, and don’t be the one who complains about everything.
Fight the big fights."
She also toldVanity Fairin 2014: “Do I see myself as a feminist idol?
I don’t see myself as anything.
I do not see myself as a trailblazer.
I don’t think about that.
But I don’t sit and think about how I see myself, or what my legacy is.”
