Barbara Walters Dead At 93, Passes Away At New York Home

Bob Iger released the statement announcing the news revealing Walters died at her home in New York.

"Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself. She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state and leaders of regimes to the biggest celebrities and sports icons. I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more 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," Iger said.

The tributes have started to come in. Actress Lynda Carter wrote, "Barbara Walters was 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. Her impact cannot be overstated. I’ll miss you, Barbara. Thank you for everything.

Another source claimed, "Sadly, her dementia has been getting worse. [Her] caretaker gives her the opportunity to make everyday decisions, but more often than not she’ll stare at them blankly." The source added The View ladies still reach out: “On good days, Barbara can distinguish Joy Behar’s voice, but on a bad day, she might just hang up!”

Sources said in 2019 that Walters has become a prisoner inside her home that overlooked Central Park. An insider claimed The View creator was wheelchair bound and said to be suffering from hearing loss and heart disease.

Another insider recently revealed “Barbara is fading a little more every day. She’s close to the end and her team is scrambling to manage affairs just the way Barbara would want them."

Walters was last seen out in public in 2016.