Barbara Walters, the iconic TV journalist, has died at the age of 93. She was the first female co-anchor of a network evening news broadcast, and was most known for her 25 year tenure as co-host of ABC's "20/20". She conducted the first interview with President George W. Bush after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and was the first American journalist to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Barbara Walters was an icon and trailblazer who inspired many journalists to pursue a career in media. Former CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell credited Walters with inspiring her to pursue a career in journalism, saying she was "forever grateful for her stellar example and for her friendship." Tributes have been pouring in from media personalities and journalists who have been inspired by her illustrious career.