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Barbara Walters, TV Trailblazer, Creator of ‘The View’, and 20/20 Host, Dead at 93
Barbara Walters, the broadcasting legend and pioneer who became the first woman to co-host a morning and evening newscast, has died.
ABC News announced her passing during a live special report Friday evening at the age of 93.
According to TMZ, Walters died at her home Friday in New York City, surrounded by loved ones. She has been in declining health over the last several years. In fact, Walters hasn’t been seen in public much since 2016.
In a career that spanned over five decades, Walters won 12 Emmy awards, 11 of those while at ABC News.
She made her final appearance as a co-host of The View in 2014, but remained an executive producer of the talker and continued to do interviews and specials for ABC News.
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Walters rise to star journalist and female anchor began after she graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville. Walters found work as a publicist and television writer, before landing a spot as a writer on NBC’s “Today” show back in 1961. She eventually become the program’s first female co-host in 1974, and won her first Emmy, the following year for Outstanding Talk Show Host.
In 1976, Walters found a new home on ABC’s “Evening News,” making history as the first female co-anchor of an evening news program. Not long after, Barbara became a regular contributor and the eventual host of the network’s “20/20” newsmagazine program and appeared on the series for decades.
With The View, Walters created a forum for women of diverse backgrounds to come together and discuss the hot topics in our culture and our country. It was a format that has since been widely emulated by other networks, cable, and streaming outlets through the years.
In a tweet ABC News shared on Walter’s death: “Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93,”
Barbara’s longtime publicist, Cindi Berger, told TMZ that the TV legend, “Lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists but for all women.”
Throughout her life, Barbara was married four times. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Dena Guber.
More to come on the death of Barbara Walters.
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BREAKING: Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93. https://t.co/tydwREgTb2 pic.twitter.com/b4jOEHVYFE
— ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2022
The passing of another legendary personality. This has been a year!
Lew S….I so know how you feel. In fact the last few years. We’ve lived in times with many memorable people. It’s just so sad to see when they are gone.
A true pioneer! In a pre-internet era she found out things about public figures that were not common knowledge.
She was comfortable with world leaders, celebrities and folks who found fame because of circumstance.
There will truly never be another like her.
As Barbara would say… Remember, we’re in touch, so you be in touch. Oh, a take a little time to enjoy the View.
Wow, what a legacy Barbara has left behind. Remember those legendary after-Oscar specials (or pre-Oscars on the East coast) that we looked forward to when the Oscars meant something? And THE VIEW hasn’t had that same cozy feeling since she left. Making Patrick Swayze cry, inflicting that ridiculous tree metaphor on Katharine Hepburn, or quizzing Cher about “all these men, what’s it like with all these men?” — that’s great television. Her book AUDITION was fun to read also, if perhaps a bit too polite. She was an original and worthy of the status of legend.
I totally forgot about her pre-Oscar specials. They were something to look forward to. All of the award shows have lost their appeal. There will never be another like Ms. Walters.
What an incredible trailblazer she was. We all knew this time was coming; but. it doesn’t make it any easier. My deepest sympathy to her daughter.
Thank you Ms. Walters for being such an amazing reporter, broadcaster, and role model. May you rest in peace.
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
Photo: KCuoco IG
BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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