Diane Sawyer, a seasoned and versatile journalist and Emmy-winning anchor and correspondent, has covered stories in over 140 countries. She was the only American selected to host the prestigious series "The Last Great Concert," which chronicled the final concerts of legendary artists such as Elton John and Michael Jackson. She also interviewed the late Princess Diana for "Prime Time Live." Her presence on television dates back to 1979 when she began working at ABC News. In 2002, Sawyer became the first female anchor of a weekday evening newscast in more than five decades
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In addition to her responsibilities at ABC News, Sawyer is a special correspondent for 20/20 and The View, a contributing editor for Woman's Day magazine, a contributor to the New York Times' Op-Ed page, and a blogger at The Huffington Post.