Sir Paul McCartney says wife is saddened by death of her cousin Barbara Walters

Sir Paul McCartney said him and his wife Nancy Shevell are saddened by the death of her “dear” cousin, the “amazing” journalist Barbara Walters. (PA)

Sir Paul McCartney said he and his wife Nancy Shevell are saddened by the death of her “dear” cousin, the “amazing” journalist Barbara Walters.

Former The View co-host Walters, who became a TV news superstar during her remarkable, varied and long career, died aged 93.