“So… so many things I could say about Barbara Walters,” the talk program host, who co-hosted The View in between 2007 and 2014, composed onInstagram “Barbara was tough on me, but she was tough on those she loved. Barbara gave me a chance to grow. She encouraged me (no… she TOLD me) to speak up or be left behind. She told me to never take No for an answer.”
She continued, “Barbara continuously enjoyed on my kid Jeffrey (kids were not allowed her dressing space, however Jeffrey was constantly welcome & & he made her smile). Whenever Barbara entered into my dressing space and imperiously stated ‘Sherri I wish to have supper with you’, I trembled in my 6″ stilletos questioning what difficulty I remained in this time. But as soon as we got to the dining establishment, Barbara held my hand & & we chuckled all nite long.”
Shepherd stated she informed Walters she “always wanted to end our evening with a sleepover in matching pj’s,” including, ” you can envision the search her face. She likewise remembered dealing with Elisabeth Hasselbeck throughout her time on The View “@elisabethhasselbeck & & I resembled Barbara’s naughty teenage children,” she said. “We were constantly stating something that got us in difficulty and Barbara was the Mother Lion constantly safeguarding us.”
Shepherd continued, “Thank you Barbara for giving a shy girl who didn’t like to debate a seven year chance of a lifetime. You believing in me has changed my life. Thank you for allowing me to find my voice and encouraging me to fly. You were my Teacher, my Mother and my Friend. I love you Lady #myhearthurts #barbarawalters #rip #savorthememories #takealittletimetoenjoytheview #helloimbarbarawalters.”
