Barbara Walters Remembered: ‘The View’ Cohosts, Oprah & More Pay Tribute To Late News Anchor

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After the news of Barbara Walters’ death, former The View cohosts like Star Jones, Rosie Perez, Michelle Collins and Meghan McCain, as well as celebrities and colleagues have shared touching messages.

Star Jones, one of the original cohosts of the ABC show said, “I owe Barbara Walters more than I could ever repay. Rest well sister…mother…friend…colleague…mentor.” Oprah Winfrey posted a photo with Walters on Instagram and captioned, “Without Barbara Walters there wouldn’t have been me—nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news.

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.” A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) Rosie Perez worked alongside Walters on the daytime show and took to Twitter to share her thoughts. “An amazing woman.