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1:17 PM PT — Sam Rubin‘s station KTLA just paid tribute to their late employee — offering up a moving tribute both online and on the air.
KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin. Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades. His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving… pic.twitter.com/eG0tQswBSH
— KTLA (@KTLA) May 10, 2024
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On X, KTLA’s account posted a photo of Sam and wrote … “KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin. Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades.”
They added, “His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family during this difficult time.”
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On TV, KTLA anchor Frank Buckley broke down in tears remembering his colleague — and it made for an incredibly emotional moment. KTLA says Sam called in sick into work Friday before they learned about his sudden passing.
Sam Rubin — the longtime entertainment reporter for the KTLA news station in Los Angeles — has died … TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us … Sam died Friday after being rushed to a hospital in L.A. — specifically, UCLA West Hills. We’re being told Sam suffered a heart attack at his home … where we’re told he went into full cardiac arrest.
