Barbara Walters To Retire In 2014

Barbara Walters, at 83, has announced her retirement.

[She] will “likely” retire next spring, a person familiar with her plans said, confirming a report on Deadline.com. A series of tributes and specials will air during the run-up to her exit, the person said, adding that an announcement from Walters herself is not expected anytime soon. An ABC News spokeswoman declined comment.

By: Cheston Catalano

Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.