Friends of Barbara Walters are left in the dark about the location of her funeral, with many calling New York funeral homes to locate her and bid farewell.
What happened?
Barbara Walters’s lifetime friends have been cut out of her funeral plans, with no details being released about her final resting place. A friend who worked with her at The View years ago tried to send flowers ahead of the funeral but was informed by the attendant at Frank E Campbell Funeral home that they didn’t have her.
“She began calling mutual friends and a few celebrities she knew to get details about the funeral, and they all said the same thing: ‘I don’t think it’s happening,'” an insider explained. “One said, ‘Maybe this is her daughter’s way of showing the world that in death we are all the same. No fanfare.'”
What are the friends saying?
While some friends are understanding of the situation, others are not as generous.
According to one pal, “Jackie (Barbara’s only child) had to share her mom with the world her entire life. She’s not going to do it in death. No one at ABC has been contacted. They don’t expect to hear from the daughter either. Jackie is now in charge, not ABC. Even the hosts of The View have been kept in the dark.”
Barbara Walter’s legacy
The television legend died on December 30 at 93. Following her passing, The View paid tribute to the woman who started it all, bringing several of Walters’s past co-hosts on the show to talk about their memories of the star.
Barbara’s last days
Earlier this year, sources disclosed that Walters was living out her last days inside her New York pad, adding her dementia was getting the best of her.
“Barbara suffers from exhaustion and fatigue, as well as anxiety and agitation,” the insider revealed. “She’s very frail.”
Another pal said, “Sadly, her dementia has been getting worse. [Her] caretaker gives her the opportunity to make everyday decisions, but more often than not she’ll stare at them blankly.”
They said her The View co-stars were still reaching out. “On good days, Barbara can distinguish Joy Behar’s voice, but on a bad day, she might just hang up,” the insider claimed.
FAQ
Who is Barbara Walters?
Barbara Walters was an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality who has been a trailblazer in the field of journalism for over five decades.
When did Barbara Walters pass away?
Barbara Walters passed away on December 30, 2020, at the age of 93.
Why were Barbara Walters’s friends cut out of her funeral plans?
No details were released about her final resting place, and her friends were left in the dark about the location of her funeral.
What did Barbara Walters suffer from in her last days?
Barbara Walters suffered from exhaustion, fatigue, anxiety, and agitation, as well as dementia, which was getting worse.
Source: RadarOnline
