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05.01.2023 - 01:39 / perezhilton.com
Rosie O’Donnell is opening up about why she missed The View’s tribute to Barbara Walters.
Less than a week after the trailblazer’s death, many of the women connected to Barbara through the daytime show she created shared their thoughts in an emotional moment on Tuesday. However, Rosie was noticeably missing… While she may not have been present for the onscreen tribute, that doesn’t mean the 60-year-old hasn’t been mourning the major loss in private.
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In a Tuesday TikTok, the former host addressed a fan who noted they were looking for her during the tribute. She explained in her upload:
She continued:
Aw! People definitely have to grieve in their own ways… She later uploaded the TikTok to her Instagram page, which you can see (below):
Friends and fans alike quickly flooded Rosie’s comments with support, understanding the weight of the situation, and how difficult it would be to address it on live TV. Actress Debi Mazar wrote:
Another fan commented:
We previously covered Rosie’s initial reaction to the late journalist’s death, which she shared with viewers last Friday. She said at the time:
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She then sweetly reflected on some of the good times the two spent together:
The mother of five concluded her address:
See that full video (below):
Our thoughts are with Rosie and all who loved Barbara during this difficult time. Rest in peace to a legend.
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