Meet David Muir’s family — inside his life away from the spotlight

The World News Tonight with David Muir anchor keeps his private life away from the public eye, but remains a popular primetime personality

David Muir’s reputation as a world-class journalist is renowned and over his decades long career as a news anchor, he’s earned legions of loyal fans.

As the host of 20/20 and World News Tonight he has little free time on his hands, but when he does escape the limelight, who are his nearest and dearest?

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David Muir, one of the most popular primetime news anchors in the country

In addition to a wide circle of friends David has a very close bond with his family. Here are the most important people in his life?

New York born and bred

David Muir was born to his father, Ronald Muir, and mother, Pat Mills on 8 November 1973, however they divorced when David was young.

The TV anchor called Syracuse, New York home — where he still has an unbelievable lakeside property — and grew up in Onondaga Hills.

His mom moved to Skaneateles, but despite their separation, David’s parents raised him together.

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David Muir as a child with his dad and sister

His parents are his biggest supporters

David opened up in an interview with Syracuse.com and said he remembered his mother and father driving him to the television studios where he was interning. 

“One of the images I won’t forget is my mother and my father driving me there on summer vacation or school breaks,” he said.

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David with his glamorous mom

“When most kids go off to do other things, I remember just begging them to take me to that TV station.

“I’m sure they dreaded it. Between the two of them, they had to get me there. To this day, I’m grateful they would drive me to 980 James St.”

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David’s parents would drive him to the studios to get work experience as a child

The host has a close relationship with his sister

David has an older sister, Rebecca Muir, who runs a farm in Borodino, New York. He has shared photos of himself visiting her on social media and is said to be a firm fixture in her and her family’s life.

The 20/20 host also has two younger step-siblings from his father’s second marriage. 

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David is close to his sister

He’s a proud uncle

Due to his blended family, David is an uncle to a whole host of nieces and nephews, who he calls his “squad”.

The ABC anchor shared joyous family news in 2021 when he revealed he was a “proud uncle” after he watched his niece, Finan Malcolm, finally graduate from Cornell University after a year of waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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David with his nieces and nephew

Axel is the star’s ultimate companion

The star does not have any children but he does have a beloved dog, Axel, who he absolutely adores.

His gundog is a firm fixture on David’s Instagram feed and they make a pretty handsome pair.

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David adores his pet pooch

His friendship with Kelly Ripa

David is also close with TV host, Kelly Ripa, her husband, Mark Consuelos, and their three children, Joaquin, Lola and Michael. He regularly shows his support for the famous family as they do for him.

The Live with Kelly and Ryan star paid a heartfelt tribute to David in her book, Live Wire and the message is included on a page of acknowledgements.

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David and Kelly have been friends for years

It reads: “To David Muir, you are the backbone and moral compass I need sometimes.”

David is not married and remains incredibly private about his personal life including who he dates.