During the interview, Sawyer opened up about her marriage to film and theater director Mike Nichols, who died on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at age 83.

According to reports, he passed away due to cardiac arrest. NEW YORK, NY - MAY 09: Mike Nichols and Diane Sawyer attend "Frances Ha" New York Premiere at MOMA on May 9, 2013 in New York City.

Diane Sawyer momentarily choked up at the mention of the touching tribute Vanity Fair magazine ran on her husband of 26 years, the celebrated director Mike Nichols. When it was brought up Sawyer&#8… ...

Mike Nichols, the director of matchless versatility who brought fierce wit, caustic social commentary and wicked absurdity to such film, TV and stage hits as "The Graduate," ''Angels in America ...

Diane Sawyer's former “Good Morning America” co-anchors all shared fond memories of her husband Mike Nichols, who died late Wednesday night. The morning show aired a special tribute video to ...

Mike Nichols listened to me and made me feel he cared and that I, indeed, had something to say. I feel certain that Diane Sawyer would not object to my writing this, but would, indeed, understand.

Oscar-winning director Mike Nichols, husband of ABC News presenter Diane Sawyer, has died at the age of 83, ABC confirms to Us Weekly. Nichols, who won an Oscar for directing the 1967 film The ...

Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols arrive at "TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Mike Nichols," in this June 10, 2010 file photo at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif.

Mike Nichols, esteemed director and husband of Diane Sawyer, has died. ABC reports he died suddenly on Wednesday evening of cardiac arrest. He was 83.

Mike Nichols, the legendary American director probably best known for helming hit movie The Graduate, has died aged 83. Nichols had been married to the actress Diane Sawyer for 26 couples, forming ...

Mike Nichols, esteemed director/writer/producer and husband of Diane Sawyer, has died. ABC reports he died suddenly on Wednesday evening of cardiac arrest. He was 83.

Diane Sawyer’s former “Good Morning America” co-anchors all shared fond memories of her husband Mike Nichols, who died late Wednesday night. The morning show aired a special tribute video to ...