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The View fans are concerned for the show’s former host after Whoopi Goldberg shared a rare update on today’s episode

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Whoopi got fans talking during the live show as she broke away to mention former #TheView host Barbara Walters. Watch the clip here:

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Whoopi gave the 93-year-old creator and original co-host a big shout-out when a sweet, smiling photo of Barbara appeared on the screen.

She said: “To the one and only Barbara Walters, who had a birthday yesterday. We wanna say, 27 never looked so good!”

Fans were quick to jump in on the birthday celebrations for Barbara. One tweeted: “Happy 93rd birthday Barbara Walters. Thank you for all you've done to encourage women to follow their dreams.”

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Meanwhile, another asked how she’s doing as they “never hear about her” anymore.

“I wish she were still able to be on #TheView,” another shared

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In 1997, The View premiered with five women leading the show – Meredith Vieira, Star Jones, Joy Behar, Debbie Matenopoulos, and Barbara.

She led the show until her retirement in 2014 and has not had a public appearance since 2016

She was noticeably absent from #TheView’s 25th anniversary celebrations that took place earlier this year as the original hosts reunited at New York’s Essex House where they first auditioned

Though not all of them took part in the festivities as Barbara, who created the show and was responsible for putting the original team together, was not present

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Barbara sadly also missed the a big reunion event in June with all former hosts of #TheView that took place in the Bahamas - which left fans wondering when they would see the beloved host again

One thing’s for sure - Barbara is truly missed on the show. We’re wishing her a very Happy Birthday! 🎂

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