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David Muir shares personal family message as he marks bittersweet end of an era

The World News Tonight and 20/20 anchor closed the chapter on a family legacy


TV personality David Muir attends the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City© Getty Images
Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
September 3, 2023
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David Muir's family legacy was put on display at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse recently, thanks to their long-running exhibition of his uncle Doug Muir's famed work in photography.

The ABC News anchor, 49, was full of pride when the exhibition opened back in May, reuniting with members of his family in his hometown of Syracuse, New York to kick things off.

Now, over a month later, the gallery, titled Doug Muir: Coming Home, will be coming to a close, with David taking to his Instagram Stories with a rare personal message on behalf of the entire family.

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"Last day to view – what an extraordinary run at the @eversonmuseum," he wrote. "The Muir family is grateful to the community and most of all to the tireless team at the Everson Museum of Art."

Alongside his message was one of the photos from the exhibition, an adorable shot of a young David in 1976, when he was just a three-year-old, sporting a bowl cut while shielding himself from the camera.

The photos will be on display at the Everson Museum till September 3, although a few will remain as part of their permanent collection. A majority of the late Doug's works are housed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

David Muir marks the close of his uncle Doug Muir's photography exhibition with a family message© Instagram
David marked the close of his uncle Doug Muir's photography exhibition with a family message

Alongside a display of the photos, a documentary on the prolific photographer will also play, produced by none other than David himself, who was present at an event commemorating the gallery back in July.

He was joined by his cousin Heather, Doug's daughter, and shared photos from the ceremony at which they presented scholarships to several young photographers and artists in his uncle's name.

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"This is my cousin Heather Muir and me on stage at the Everson Museum of Art," David penned. "Our hearts are still full after a record turnout to celebrate the work of her father, my uncle, the late photographer, Doug Muir. 

David Muir at the opening of his uncle Doug Muir's exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse© Instagram
David at the opening of his uncle's exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art

"We announced the first annual Doug Muir Photography/Art scholarships honoring the next generation of artists in the Syracuse City School District and surrounding community."

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Doug was renowned for his photographs that spanned several decades and a variety of prominent events, from the Vietnam War to Mick Jagger's infamous altercation at the Syracuse War Memorial in 1966.

David Muir shares a sweet throwback with his mom Pat in honor of Mother's Day© Instagram
Some of his fondest personal memories were captured by his uncle

The World News Tonight anchor had previously described his uncle as a "whip-smart, talented, gentle soul" while sharing more memories of their time together and more photos he'd taken of their family.

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He previously shared some downright adorable photographs of his childhood spent with his cousins in upstate New York alongside his own father and others, playing in the sun.

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David wrote alongside those: "Coffee with my Dad, 1976. These are photographs taken by my late uncle, Doug Muir. I'm so proud that his work – from New York to California to Texas, and all over the world – is coming home."

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