Barbara Walters, Pioneering TV Journalist, , Dead at 93. The legendary broadcaster died in her home in Manhattan on Friday. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, Cindi Berger, but a cause was not revealed. . Walters, who broke many barriers in the 50 years she spent in front of the camera. was the first female co-host of 'The Today Show' and the first female network news program anchor. She retired at 84 while she continued to appear on 'The View,' a show she was a creator on. . Walters was known for some of the biggest "get" interviews, including Monica Lewinsky in 1999 . and a sit-down between Egypt’s Anwar Sadat and Israel’s Menachem Begin in 1977. Barbara Walters passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. , Cindi Berger, via CNN. She lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists but for all women, Cindi Berger, via CNN
