NEW YORK – Barbara Walters said Monday that retirement from her epochal television career is near, but it’s not happening right away.

In the upcoming summer, Walters declared on “The View” that she intends to take a break from being in front of the camera. Walters, who commenced her career in television journalism as a “Today” lady in 1961, emerged as the most recognizable interviewer in the industry and pioneered a daytime talk show at an age when most individuals would typically engage in recreational fishing.

Prior to that, her retirement journey will involve television specials reflecting on her accomplishments.

The announcement brought tears to Walters, who is 83 years old. The discussion on Sunday night on ABC was both emotional and sizzling. It was confirmed on the show, and reports about the leaked plan came out about a month ago – so it wasn’t necessarily a surprising revelation.

“In the summer of 2014 I intend to step down from making appearances on television altogether,” Walters stated.

Last year, she mentioned with pride her becoming the first woman to co-anchor the evening news program on a network, as well as co-host “Today.” Her rising career was highlighted by her appearance in Playboy bunny outfit, and she preceded her announcement with a taped piece outlining career highlights, including interviews with President Bashar Assad of Syria and Monica Lewinsky.

Walters expressed her belief that “The View” would endure for a year or two when she commenced the show alongside executive producer Bill Geddies 17 years ago.

She is saying that she isn’t feeling perfect in terms of her health, and she didn’t cite a reason for leaving. She developed chicken pox and is being hospitalized after taking a fall while leaving a pre-inaugural party in Washington. She has been going through some health problems.

“I desire to depart while individuals are still questioning, ‘why is she departing?’ Rather than ‘why doesn’t she depart?'” Walters expressed.

She expressed, “Are those men attractive? What about their conversation on television?” She mentioned that she wasn’t as beautiful as other women on television and introduced herself by saying, “Walters taped her intro with the issue on ‘The View,’ the last remaining original co-host, Joy Behar.”

Walters mentioned that she had been questioned if she had “used her personal relationships to achieve success.”

“I regret not having done so, as it would have allowed me to complete it much more quickly,” she stated.

During the live telecast, Michael Bloomberg, the Mayor of New York City, made a stop to pay tribute to Barbara Walters, joking about her appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” alongside Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney, and other executives from the parent company Disney and ABC.

Bloomberg stated, “You were not mean-spirited about it. You didn’t create adversaries. You had a positive impact on the way journalism, specifically television journalism, is conducted in the present.”

In December of next year, Walters will host a captivating retrospective of her most fascinating people from the past 20 years. Additionally, she will continue to appear on ABC News and “The View” in May, and will also have a special appearance at the Oscars.

Walters expressed, “and I trust that I have motivated other females in both on-screen and off-screen roles.” Walters mentioned, “I have experienced an extraordinary profession – surpassing all my expectations.”