Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Mourns with America as 93 Year Old Icon Passes Away: “Never Flinched When Questioning the World’s Most Powerful People”

The world of journalism is ending the year on a grievous note with the loss of an icon. Earlier in the day, the news broke that one of the pioneers of journalism, Barbara Walters (93) has passed away. Walters was one of the first female news anchors the world ever got to see and she soon became a household name across America and beyond. As the world is coming to terms with her demise, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recently relayed his thoughts on her passing.

Barbara Walters’ publicist recently published a statement that stated that Walters was surrounded by her loved ones as she left the world peacefully. It read, “She lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists but for all women.” 

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Barbara Walters’ passing

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took to Twitter to talk about the iconic journalist. While highlighting her fearless approach to the profession, he wrote, “Barbara Walters never flinched when questioning the world’s most powerful people. She held them accountable.”

Walters’ passion for being true and upholding the values of journalism shined through her 50-year-long career. The NBA Legend pointed out Walters’ power of caring for the truth. It was a power that “made us (the world) care too”. The value she added to journalism is unparalleled. The Los Angeles Lakers legend added, “We are all better off because of her.”

For the Hall of Famer, who spends his time writing and speaking for the truth, Walters was nothing short of an inspiration. Having paved her way in a male-dominated sector, Barbara Walters was an inspiration not just to women but to journalists in general. She was also relentless in her approach to highligh the truth to the masses.

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Barbara Walters’ career

Walters interviewed several prominent personalities in her career. But her preparation stood out. The veteran journalist studied the individual and knew almost everything about them. In an interview once, she said, “I do so much homework, I know more about the person than he or she knows about themselves.”

The list of people she interviewed ranged from controversial public figures to influential athletes and actors. The list includes the likes of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Fidel Castro, among others. Walters never shied away from the opportunity to interview famous personalities. This was because she realized very early on that celebrities were only human and it is necessary to hold people with power accountable for their actions.

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