We’re heartbroken at the news of her passing," the serieswrote in a statementon social media.
We’re proud to be part of her legacy.
She’ll be forever remembered and missed."
Oprah Winfrey, Katie Couric, and more have paid tribute to the late Barbara Walters.Leon Bennett/WireImage; Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
She continued, “She was indeed a trailblazer.
I did my very first television audition with her in mind the whole time.
Grateful that she was such a powerful and gracious role model.
Grateful to have known her.
Grateful to have followed in her light.”
“The world has lost a remarkable woman today,” she wrote.
“I am heartbroken to hear of Barbara’s passing.
She was an extraordinary, meticulous, and no-nonsense journalist with a wicked sense of humor.
She shattered countless glass ceilings, and did it with grace and humility.
I’m humbled and honored to carry on her legacy.
Rest in Power.”
“Thank you for allowing me to find my voice and encouraging me to fly,” she wrote.
“My heart hurts, but I’ll always love you, lady!”
“Her creation ofThe Viewis something I will always be appreciative of.
You will forever be an icon.”
In her tribute, Sara Haines thanked Walters for creating opportunities withThe View.
“She paved the way for so many of us, and for that I’m forever grateful.
Her legacy will live on.”
“She really did.
She was the first, and will always be remembered.”
I never quite knew how to take that!"
“But the fact that Barbara saw some of her on me was nothing but a compliment.
Thank you for everything, Barbara.”
And a salute from all of us who know what we owe her."
