Iconic journalist, Barbara Walters, falls and is hospitalized in DC (Video)

" Barbara is alert - and telling everyone what to do - which we all take as a very positive sign.” ~~ Jeffrey Schneider, ABC News

Breaking news just minutes ago, iconic journalist and veteran ABC newswoman, Barbara Walters, while visiting British Ambassador Peter Westmacott at his home in Washington DC during an inauguration party on Saturday, fell down the stairs and cut her forehead, according to a Politico report earlier today.

Eighty-three-year-old Walters, who has had heart surgery a few years ago, was at the capital to cover the inauguration of US President Barack Obama.

Walters will not be reporting for ABC on Monday (January 20) and will remain in a DC hospital an unspecified duration for observation.

Barbara Walters photo for Examiner article

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Walters’ "Most Fascinating People" recently aired and included Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas, actor/director Ben Affleck, British boy band sensation One Direction, "Fifty Shades of Grey" author E.L. James and "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane child star Honey Boo Boo.

Additional Resources:

• Barbara Walters taken to hospital after falling in Washington DC, DigitalSpy,
• Barbara Walters falls, cuts forehead, Politico
• Don’t Expect to See Barbara Walters During Inauguration Coverage Tomorrow, NY Magazine
• Journalist Barbara Walters hospitalized after fall at Washington party, Chicago Tribune