SCHEDULE 14A

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Exchange Act of 1934

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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.

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Important Notice For All Shareholders Of:

WESTERN ASSET MANAGED HIGH INCOME FUND INC. (“MHY”)

YOUR VOTE MATTERS! PLEASE VOTE NOW!

Your vote is urgently needed to approve the merger of MHY with and into Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (“HIO”)

The Board believes the Merger may benefit all shareholders as a result of:

 

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Economies of scale;

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Enhanced market trading liquidity;

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Additional opportunities for diversification.

The original special joint shareholders’ meeting held on June 30^th was adjourned until August 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time because there were insufficient votes present. The meeting will take place at the offices of Legg Mason, 620 Eighth Avenue, 49^th Floor, New York, NY.

Every vote matters, no matter the size of your holdings.

We urge you to vote “FOR” the proposals by using one of the following options:

1. Vote Online—log onto the website listed on the enclosed voting instruction form;

2. Vote by Touch-Tone Phone—call the toll free number on the voting instruction form; or

3. Vote By Mail—complete and return your voting instruction form in the postage paid envelope provided.

Remember, your vote is very important and counts. Please exercise your shareholder rights and vote today.

If you have any questions about the proposals, please call Georgeson LLC, the fund’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-800-891-3214.