Diane Sawyer to become fixture in downtown Louisville

? Diane Sawyer has joined Muhammad Ali, jockey Pat Day and KFC founder Col. Harlan Sanders as a fixture in downtown Louisville.

Sawyer, host of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” is the latest person featured in the “hometown heroes” mural series installed by the Greater Louisville Pride Foundation.

The mural of the Glasgow, Ky., native, which was installed Saturday, is 55 feet wide and 65 feet high. It faces Third Street but can be seen by cars traveling on Interstate 65.

Chad Carlton, a spokesman for Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson, said he believes the murals bring a welcome spotlight to many of those who got their start or made their names in Louisville.

“We’re glad to see Diane Sawyer join the ranks of Louisville greats,” Carlton said.

Sawyer’s mural cost about $35,000 to create and erect. It was sponsored by WHAS-TV and ABC, which produces “Good Morning America,” said Mike Sheehy, president of the foundation.