Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton are among the many quite a few musicians and celebrities remembering Barbara Walters, who died on Friday (Dec. 30) on the age of 93.
“A real trailblazer and icon!” Hudson tweeted alongside a photograph of herself with Walters. “She lived a full life and leaves behind such a robust legacy. Relaxation in peace, Barbara Walters.”
Throughout her iconic profession, the trailblazing broadcast journalist turned the primary feminine co-host of the Right this moment present, the primary night information anchorwoman, and a co-creator/co-host of The View.
McCartney, whose spouse Nancy Shevell is cousins with Walters, additionally shared a message on social media honoring the late broadcast legend.
“Nancy and I are so saddened by the information of her expensive cousin Barbara Walters’ passing. The 2 of them loved a deep loving relationship over a few years and I used to be proud to share a few of these particular moments,” the previous Beatles member tweeted. “Barbara was a tremendous girl who greater than held her personal within the early days of male-dominated tv and went on to grow to be a worldwide celeb recognized for her many perceptive interviews with stars from each stroll of life. We are going to miss her however at all times bear in mind her with nice fondness.”
Hilton, who lately promised new music within the coming yr, took to Twitter to honor the legendary journalist. “Unhappy hear the information about Barbara Walters,” the heiress wrote. “At all times cherished interviewing along with her. She was at all times form. Such a trailblazer and icon. Sending my condolences to her household and family members. Relaxation In Peace.”
Walters’ demise was introduced Friday evening by ABC Information. Additional particulars about her passing weren’t instantly accessible at press time.
See extra celeb reactions to Walters’ demise beneath.
