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This is why they should never do those “In Memoriam” things until January 1st, or even ANY “year in review” thing for that matter. Because anything can happen in the last several days of the year!
One of my favorite historical facts is that both MLK & Anne Frank were the same age as Barbara Walters. Had they not been killed early, it’s entirely reasonable they would have lived into the 21st century. 
Really helps to put history into context and show how much more recent a lot of past events were than they often might feel >

The Queen was three years older than them, Jimmy Carter five years.
Sometimes we think of World War II, the Holocaust, etc. as so far removed from us they might as well be mythical, but for some alive today they're living memory. Rapidly fading living memory, but still living memory nevertheless >

Bob Barker is still alive and just turned 99. He was already in his 20s when WWII ended. >

Well TIL. That guy is still kickin’? >

Jesus. I bet he could still whip Adam Sandler's punk ass. >

The price is wrong >

The price is wrong bitch! >

Now all the news channels are going to have to re-edit their 2022 memorials. >

She's damaging an entire industry! >

I remember her being an absolute cunt to Thomas Beatie. I never looked at her the same way. >

I remember that too, it's really unfortunate that people like Barbara Walters couldn't be more accepting of others. >

And Ricky Martin! I just learned about all of this last week >

Complicated woman. There are a few pieces of journalism & great interviews she did in the past that I've really enjoyed, but she's also loudly defended some pretty awful people throughout her career. >

Yeah I’ll never forget her treatment of Corey Feldman when he told of his childhood abuse. That took courage. She defended Hollywood child abusers. Awful. People like her are why victims don’t come forward.
Edit to add her interview with Dolly Parton was elitist and rude and I never liked her. Awful woman. >

I don't live on America but I know this woman from her being mean to Dolly. Dolly just responded with such class, I love her. >

Most of us in TN will not lose much sleep over her passing. Being rude to Dolly is like roasting Mr Rogers. Wtf >

I feel like Mr Rodgers would take a comedy central style roasting well. I'm not sure if he would counter roast, but I don't feel like he would take any offense. >

The audacity dying on Betty White Eve. >

She was definitely a presence for my entire life. >

I had a lisp as a child and a mean girl on my bus used to make fun of me by calling her Barbara Walters. My mom told me to say “oh yeah, we’ll Barbara Walters is a millionaire, so thanks.” 
30 years later and that’s still the first association that comes to mind when I hear her name. RIP. >

Thought about her the other day. It’s been awhile since we last saw her >

Since 2020 at least. >

Yep. She pretty much vanished several years ago and never returned. >

She retired in 2014.