Barbara Walters has been hospitalised after a fall at a party. Photo/AP
Barbara Walters has been hospitalised after a fall at a party. Photo/AP
Veteran ABC newswoman Barbara Walters has been hospitalised after falling at an inauguration party hosted by Britain's ambassador to the United States.
ABC News spokesman Jeffrey Schneider says the 83-year-old Walters fell on Saturday night on a step at the residence of Peter Westmacott.
Walters had a cut on herforehead.
Schneider said Walters went to a hospital "out of an abundance of caution" and for a full examination.
He said Walters was alert "and telling everyone what to do", which is "a very positive sign".
