Barbara Walters to undergo heart surgery
The View's Barbara Walters has told her audience she will have surgery to replace a faulty heart valve later this week.
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The View‘s Barbara Walters has told her audience she will have surgery to replace a faulty heart valve later this week and take the summer off to recuperate.
Walters, 80, has known about her condition for a while but thought it best not to talk about it too far in advance.
“Since the summer is coming up,” she said, “I can take a nice vacation.”
The veteran journalist said she had not felt any symptoms from the narrowing of the heart valve, which can worsen and restrict the flow of blood to the heart. There are four heart valves, and they can be surgically replaced by a mechanical valve, an animal valve or human organ from a donor.
On The View Whoopi Goldberg asked her if she was scared about the surgery.
“Oh, only you would ask that question,” Walters replied, laughing and making the point that “it’s not elective, it’s not like … having your face lifted.”
After praising her doctors and mentioning the support of her daughter, she continued: “I don’t think I’m really scared; I’m glad it’s going to be over with. It’s going to be taken care of.”
Recovery is expected to take between one to three months.
Source: Associated Press, LA Times
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10 Responses
geez her face lift looks good
I’ve had that same surgery and heart problem and i tell you it’s not an easy thing. All the best to her.
80??? Oh, I thought she was at least 10 years younger. She’s going stong on The View on the rare occasion i watch it. Hopefully she makes a good recovery
A true legend of television… now if only Australia could appreciate women on television can be there as long as the viewers want them.
Get well soon Barbara xxx
She is one tough and enduring broad! When you look at her CV you find a legendary and iconic journalist. I hope she pulls through this.
Wow didn’t realise Barbara was 80 she doesn’t look it. She’s a very classy lady so here’s hoping she gets through this without any problems.
She’s how old?!! nfw
Go Barbara, all the best.
Barbara Walters is 80??? whoa, what is she doing still in the limelight on all these US shows! Go and enjoy some retirement Barbara!
She’s 80??? Wow she looks amazing for her age. Wish her the best!
geez, at that age let’s hope she makes a good recovery.