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Whoopi Goldberg Gave ' The Talk' Viewers an Update on Barbara Walters

By Tatayana YomarySep. 27 2022, Published 1:06 p.m. ET When it comes to the field of journalism, Barbara Walters is considered to be one of the greats. Throughout her seven-decade career, Barbara has been praised for her top-notch interviewing skills and ability to make guests feel comfortable enough to have conversations that are full of substance. Additionally, Barbara made history in 1974 as the first woman to co-host an American news program. Many journalists always make it a point to give Barbara the credit she deserves.Article continues below advertisement Unfortunately, every career runs its course, and for Barbara, she decided to bid the journalism world farewell in 2014. However, after the Monday, September 26, 2022, episode of The View showed Whoopi Goldberg wishing Barbara a happy birthday, viewers immediately started to worry about Barbara’s well-being. After all, she is getting up there in age. So, is Barbara Walters’ health declining? Here’s what we know.Source: GETTY IMAGESArticle continues below advertisement

Whoopi Goldberg publicly sent a happy birthday wish to Barbara Walters who has recently turned 93 years old

Happy Birthday wishes are in order, according to Whoopi Goldberg. On the September 26, 2022, episode of the daytime talk show, Whoopi made it a point to show Barbara some major love for her birthday, which was the previous day, via The Sun. “To the one and only Barbara Walters, who had a birthday yesterday, we wanna say, 27 never looked so good!” Whoopi said on the show. And while Whoppi joked about Barbara turning 27, the legendary journalist actually turned 93 years old. Talk about living a full life!Article continues below advertisement We’re sending birthday love to the woman who started it all, Barbara Walters! Happy birthday! pic.twitter.com/EjFZwCuNIn— The View (@TheView) September 25, 2022 For folks that are new to the world of The View, Barbara was actually an original co-host and brainchild of the show. Starting in 1997, Barbara has been a permanent fixture on the show up until her retirement in 2014.Article continues below advertisement

Barbara Walters reportedly dealt with health struggles over the years

Unfortunately, as we all get older, health issues can come into play — and it appears that Barbara has had her struggles over the years. According to Suggest, rumors that the 93-year-old may have issues linked to old age have come to light. For starters, reports discussed the news of Barbara secretly battling dementia since her retirement. In fact, many have shared that her condition has gotten worse over the years. Keep in mind, Barbara has never publicly shared that she’s suffering from the disease.Article continues below advertisementSource: GETTY IMAGES However, the outlet does note that Barbara is no stranger to health complications. In 2010, Barbara had to repair a broken aortic valve via open-heart surgery in 2010. "You know how I always tell you how healthy I am. ... I've never missed a day's work," Barbara said on The View in May 2010 via ABC News. "Later this week, I'm going to have surgery to replace one faulty heart valve. Lots of people have done this, and I have known about this condition for a while now." Thankfully, Suggest reports that the operation was successful and Barbara returned to The View after making a full recovery. As of now, details surrounding Barbara’s current health are slim to none. With that in mind, we do hope that the retired journalist is receiving the support and care she needs.AdvertisementMore from Distractify ABC Suspends Whoopi Goldberg for "Misinformed" and "Hurtful" Holocaust Remarks Barbara Walters Is Still a Journalism Icon Illuminati Isn't the Only Secret Society Barbara Walters Is Rumored to Belong To Latest The Talk News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.