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Journalist Barbara hospitalized after fall

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 22 January 2013

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Journalist Barbara hospitalized after fall
Barbara Walters was admitted to a hospital after a fall at an event in Washington D.C. She is currently under observation but reportedly alert.

WASHINGTON: Veteran journalist Barbara Walters was admitted to a Washington D.C. hospital over the weekend after she fell and cut her head at the British ambassador's residence, a spokesman for the ABC Television network said.

Jeffrey Schneider, a senior vice president with ABC News, said Walters fell on the stairs on Saturday evening while attending an event.

"Out of an abundance of caution," Walters, 83, went to the hospital, where she remained for observation on Sunday, Schneider said.

"Barbara is alert (and telling everyone what to do), which we all take as a very positive sign," Schneider said in a written statement. - Reuters

KEY POINTS:

  • Barbara Walters fell at the British ambassador's residence.
  • She was hospitalized for observation due to a head injury.
  • ABC's Jeffrey Schneider provided updates on her condition.
  • Walters is 83 years old and remains alert according to reports.
  • The fall occurred during a weekend event.

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