Celebrities such as Oprah and current Disney CEO, Robert Iger, paid heartfelt tributes to the late Barbara Walters, who passed away on Friday in her New York home at 93.
The renowned talk show host, 68, sent a tribute by attributing her own success in television to Walters, and labeled the TV icon ‘a Trailblazer.’
Iger jumped to onto his Twitter page to share the saddening news, along with penning a touching tribute, calling the iconic journalist ‘a true legend.’
Touching tribute: A number of celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey, 68, paid tributes to the late TV journalist, Barbara Walters, who passed away in her New York home on Friday at the age of 93
Oprah uploaded a throwback photo of herself posing next to Barbara, along with writing a short message to pay tribute to the late news anchor.
‘Without Barbara Walters there wouldn’t have been me-nor any woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news. She was indeed a Trailblazer.’
The former Oprah Winfrey Show host revealed that, ‘I did my very first television audition with her in mind the whole time.’
The star and author concluded that she was, ‘Grateful that she was such a powerful and gracious role model. Grateful to have known her. Grateful to have followed in her Light.
A ‘Trailblazer’: Oprah Winfrey also penned a tribute to the late journalist on Instagram on Friday, and revealed that she did her ‘first television audition’ with Walters ‘in mind the whole time’
Sad news: Disney CEO, Robert Iger, revealed that the TV icon had passed away in her New York home by uploading a tweet on Friday
A message: The CEO also typed out a message to add into his tribute and called the journalist not only ‘a pioneer’ but also a ‘dear friend’
Robert uploaded a tweet and typed, ‘I have sad news to share today. Barbara Walters passed away this evening at her home in New York.’
He added a black and white photo of the talented journalist, who co-founded The View, alongside a statement he had written on his own. ‘Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself.’
The current Disney CEO also typed that Walters, who was the first female anchor in evening news, was a ‘one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time.’
‘I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but most importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend. She will be missed by all of us at The Walt Disney Company, and we send our deepest condolences to her daughter, Jacqueline.’
She will be missed: Wonder Woman actress, Lynda Carter, also uploaded a tribute on Twitter, along with a photo of herself with the late journalist during a previous interview that aired on ABC
Sending condolensces: Sir Anthony Hopkins uploaded a throwback photo of himself with the late TV personality from his appearance on the Barbara Walters Special in 1992
Wonder Woman actress, Lynda Carter, also expressed a few words on Twitter not long after news of her death had surfaced.
In her tweet, the talented star called Barbara ‘an American institution. As the first female national news anchor, she opened the door to endless possibilities for so many girls who wanted to work in TV, myself included.’
She further added that, ‘Her impact cannot be overstated. I’ll miss you, Barbara. Thank you for everything.’
Underneath her message, Lynda added a photo of herself during an interview with Barbara on what appeared to be The View as they shared a heartwarming laugh together.
Sir Anthony Hopkins, known for his roles in successful films such as The Silence Of The Lambs, also shared a heartfelt tribute to the TV personality. On Instagram, the actor uploaded a throwback photo as he posed for a quick picture with the talented journalist as he made an appearance on the Barbara Walters Special in 1992.
He added a short caption, writing out, ‘My condolences to Barbara’s family and friends. RIP,’ followed by a dove emoji.
‘One-of-a-kind’: Carmen Electra shared a snap of herself posing with Barbara during an interview and expressed that Barbara was ‘truly one of a kind’
A loss: Model April Love Geary reposted the news onto her Instagram story, along with the caption, ‘NOOOOO!!! The OG Bad B****h!!!!!!!
‘A true pro’: Fellow journalist, Dan Rather, expressed that Walters was a ‘true pro,’ along with expressing that, ‘she will be deeply missed’
Baywatch actress, Carmen Electra, shared a tweet on Friday by penning, ‘#RIP Barbara Walters. You’ll be missed, truly one of a kind.’
She then added a photo of herself on The View in the past as she took a picture with Barbara.
Model April Love Geary reposted the news of the legendary news anchor’s death onto her Instagram story that showcased a photo of the star attending an event in 2016 in New York City.
April, who is currently engaged to singer Robin Thicke, expressed her shock by typing out in the caption, ‘NOOOOO!!! The OG Bad B****h!!!!!!!’
Fellow American journalist, Dan Rather, wrote out in a tweet that, ‘The world of journalism has lot a pillar of professionalism, courage, and integrity. Barbara Walters as a trailblazer and a true pro.’
The CBS anchorman added, ‘She outworked, out-thought, and out-hustled her competitors. She left the world the better for it. She will be deeply missed. RIP.’
Former co-workers: Comedian and talk show host, Michelle Collins, worked as a co-host on The View from 2015 until 2016
‘Grateful’: Michelle recalled in a thread about working on The View and having the chance to ‘have lunch’ with Barbara was ‘one of the first rites of passage’
Remembering a legend: Modern Family alum, Sofia Vergara, uploaded a photo of the late journalist and added a red rose emoji as tribute to the talented star
More condolences: Good Morning America anchor, Robin Roberts, typed a tribute to Barbara and thanked her for their ‘friendship’
Former The View host, Michelle Collins, uploaded the ‘one photo’ she had of herself with Barbara on a Twitter post, adding the caption, ‘Our energies summed up quite nicely here.’
The comedian appeared as a co-host for almost one year on the daytime talk show, which was created by Walters in 1997. She further wrote out, ‘One of the first rites of passage of becoming a host on @TheView was to have lunch with Barbara Walters.’
Michelle recalled she had been ‘nervous,’ adding that the late ABC news anchor had, ‘class, elegance, smarts that are increasingly hard to come by. I’ll always be grateful. RIP.’
Modern Family alum, Sofia Vergara, shared a black and white photo of Barbara onto her Instagram story, and opted to simply add a red rose emoji rather than a written caption.
ABC’s Good Morning America anchor, Robin Roberts, expressed on Twitter that she will be ‘forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship.’ Barbara had also worked with the ABC network for a large portion of her career.
Memories: Debbie Matenopoulos, who was cast as the youngest The View co-host in 1997, also paid tribute to the late trailblazer
Saddened: The talk show host added various posts on her Instagram story, including a throwback photo of the two as she explained that she was, ‘still trying to process’
‘Heart hurts’: Debbie additionally shared a group photo of The View co-hosts with Barbara also in the snap, and typed, ‘My heart hurts’
Original co-host: Star Jones was cast in 1997 as one of The View’s original co-hosts, and typed out to Barbara, ‘Rest well sister…mother…friend…colleague…mentor’
Special moments: The View guest contributor, Sunny Hostin, that despite her current location, she still was able to hear about the ‘sad news’
Former The View co-host, Debbie Matenopoulos, who was cast to join the show at just the age of 22 in 1997, uploaded various photos onto her Instagram stories on Friday to express her utter shock and sadness over the loss.
She uploaded an adorable throwback snap that her friend had taken as she happily sat next to Barbara. The TV personality revealed that she was sent the snap hours before she got the sad news. ‘I am in shock. I love you Barbara always and forever. You taught me everything!!!’
She posted additional throwback pictures, and admitted she was ‘still trying to process’ and that her ‘heart hurts.’
Sunny Hostin, who has occasionally appeared on The View over the years as a guest contributor, revealed on Instagram that although she was currently in Ghana, Africa, she still received ‘the sad news.’
‘The world has lost a remarkable woman today,’ adding that the late star was ‘extraordinary, meticulous and a no-nonsense journalist with a wicked sense of humor.’
Star Jones, one of the original The View co-hosts, stated that, ‘I owe Barbara Walters more than I could ever repay.’
Legend: Actress Viola Davis wrote to her followers that she had ‘watched’ Walters for ‘my entire life’
Kind words: Sharon Stone uploaded a throwback photo of the former ABC News anchor and simply added the word, ‘Legend’ as a caption
‘Get ready heaven’: Hugh Jackman shared a tribute on Twitter and expressed that both he and his wife, Deborra, were saddened upon learning of her passing on Friday
Sending thanks: Former The View co-host, Jenny McCarthy, thanked the talented journalist for ‘making a seat for me at “the table”‘
Memorable moments: The former Playboy model also shared a photo of Barbara hugging her from behind as they appeared on a past episode of The View together
Actresses Viola Davis and Sharon Stone took time to send their own tributes and condolences on their Instagram accounts upon learning of the sad news.
The Wolverine actor, Hugh Jackman, jumped to his Twitter page and uploaded a photo of himself and his wife, Deborra, as they posed for a quick picture together with Barbara in the past.
The Australian-born star penned that both he and his wife were saddened over The View founder’s passing on Friday. After writing that Barbara ‘generous’ and a ‘good friend,’ he humorously added that she gave ‘memorable dinner parties.’
Along with numerous The View co-hosts, both current and past, Jenny McCarthy joined in and shared her own tribute. She uploaded a picture taken during her time on The View with Barbara wrapped her arms around her from behind in a friendly gesture.
The former Playboy model sent her thanks to Walters for ‘making a seat for me at “the table”‘.
‘Amazing woman’: Academy Award nominated actress, Rosie Perez, penned a tribute on Twitter on Friday, adding that Barbara had ‘paved the way for so many’
