Remembering KTLA's Sam Rubin

Sam Rubin, one of the most respected and connected entertainment reporters in the nation, died suddenly on Friday at the age of 64. May 10, 2024.

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[dannya]

Sam is a legend. Frank delivered this terrible news as a total professional and remained human. Cheers to you and the KTLA family.

[Mistakes_Were-Made]

Man this was hard to watch Frank push through. Sam has been an icon of Los Angeles morning news for so long. Ktla has always been my morning news channel

[coyoteinvalido]

I’ve been watching Ktla for 45 years. Every time a Ktla anchor dies I cried. But this one hit really hard. I think of them as part of my family. My wife and I have been crying for the last 30 minutes. Oh God. Sam Rubin, we’re going to miss you. Especially your cheerfulness. Than you, thank you, thank you.

[RomePama]

I came to this country 32 years ago!!!!i didn’t speak English and I started watching TV and tried to understand what they said because Sam and his beautiful smile….He was one of the kind, sounds surreal he’s not here, with us…RIP…..beautiful Human Being

[cassiehoh]

Very sad. I have been in California all my life and grew up watching him. 😢

[ls-kkpq]

The raw emotion coming from the broadcasters speech said everything to me. RIP Sam Rubin.

[gringovaquero]

So Cal loved you Sam. Hearing your voice always took me back to the 90s watching you before school. The sun shined different back then. You were a fixed point in a changing world.

[littlemikeism]

I left California 20 years ago, but I have continued to watch Sam via the Internet. He was one of a kind.

[kellystockard]

In my 30 yrs living in So. CA, I loved watching San Rubin. He brightened the day and was so positive. Prayers for his wife, children, colleagues and his many fans. RIP

[rudyramos]

Frank did an awesome job holding it together & keeping the words flowing. Shows what a big heart Frank has. Ruben will be missed we all loved him he did so much I don't know where all his energy came from we love you ❤️ ❤❤

[johnlopez]

Sam Rubin was a class act. It took a lot of strength for Frank to give that news. May all of you at KTLA find comfort at such a difficult time. May you be blessed with all of the wonderful memories that you shared with him.

[saleemahfareed]

Sam Rubin rest in peace one of my favorite 💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[janilani]

Frank Buckley had me sobbing my eyes out. 😔 I’m SoCal born & bred so Sam has been a part of my life since I can remember. Beautiful souls leave enormous holes in our hearts when they leave this realm. May your memories of Sam comfort you during this unbelievably tragic loss KTLA family. 💔

[emilylopez]

I had the privilege of helping Sam Rubin a few years ago ( maybe less than two years) at one of the retail places in woodland hills. One quiet night, he comes in and tells me he needed help picking hiking shoes for his son. I did help them and he was very down to earth. He did say they were going hiking and if I remembered it right, they were going to Oregon or Seattle. What stood out to me was the fact that I thought he looked very tired. Rest now in peace Sam Rubin. I can’t believe you are gone.

[riverebec]

As a native Los Angelino I've watched KTLA my entire life and have enjoyed watching Sam Rubin for half of it. Whenever it came to entertainment news, he was always home base to me. My heart is broken for his family and his colleagues. And to you, Frank Buckley, I so appreciate your professionalism through such obvious grief. Condolences to you all.

RIP Sam Rubin.

[anandguruji]

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[americanpaisareturns]

So many of us grew up watching Sam on TV. Been watching him since the 90’s. Thanks for the memories Sam. RIP

[ruthroberts]

I'm so saddened that Sam passed away so suddenly. I watch KTLA every morning because of him, Frank, Jess & Mark. They are the best.

[fobxxl]

He made it always look so effortless. It was always a CONVERSATION, not an interview. We'll miss you, Sam ! 💙🙏👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Becky_Cal]

I grew up with Sam Rubin in L.A. I can’t believe he passed on so young. It’s such a shock! He was so positive and had great energy. Watching Frank Buckley have such pain and difficulty reporting this just made me cry. You can tell they had a great relationship and I commend Frank for showing emotion and letting his tears flow to let other men know, it’s okay to cry. May Sam he rest in peace.