Former colleagues remember KTLA 5's Sam Rubin

Former KTLA 5 News reporter Christina Pascucci and former news director Jason Ball shared memories of Sam Rubin during KTLA's live coverage of Rubin's death. May 10, 2024.

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[angeleslocos]

So sad. If you from Los Angeles, you know who Sam Rubin is. Definitely will be missed.

[TruthfromRicky]

Wow… I’m legit crying tears… I grew up with Sam since I was in the 1st grade watching him… dude wow… I’m sorry Sam.. I love you man…

[kisnhug]

I always enjoyed seeing Sam Rubin on KTLA❤RIP🙏 It was a pleasure to have Sam on KTLA in my home everyday ❤

[kellypalmer]

RIP to a true LA icon of entertainment news reporting. My condolences to Sam’s family and to the KTLA family. 🕊️💔🕯️

[denisevara]

❤Sam had a beautiful radiant spirit to him always enjoyed watching him. He would truly be missed.

[pheona]

I grew up with Sam and got ready for school watching the morning show when it first debuted. Thank you for the laughs. Already deeply missed.

[kevinpariseau]

So sad. Sam was one of a kind, great at what he did and was loved by everyone he knew. I feel that from now on, watching the award pre shows now will never be the same without Sam. R.I.P. to a legend , you will be so missed😢

[wendyprice]

Rest in peace Sam Rubin you wilm be missed everyone including me As a KTLA viewer even though i dont live in southern California i still love ktla and my thoughts go out to his family and the other ktla anchors, reporters, and meteorologists im thinking of you guys today. Sam Rubin you will be missed R.I.P 😥💔💔🙁🤍💙

[Thelegendarybear]

That’s so sad! I just saw him on the news yesterday morning! Condolences to his family and friends

[StayGold_MrsE]

A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. IMMEDIATELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY! God rest your precious soul, Sam❤

[redrose]

Thank you KTLA for have those that are no longer on KTLA to share their stories

[ellenwoods]

I watched Sam Rubin for many years. RIP.

[cito]

This is just as devastating as when the KTLA crew lost Chris Burrous at the end of 2018

[eslopez]

Condolences to the Rubin family, enjoyed watching him from El Paso, Texas 😢.

[yvettevalencia]

I’m a SoCal kid. KTLA was my life. Gene Autry, Family Film Festival, Popeye’s Tom. I am grateful KTLA was the best childhood.

[normajeanmcdaniel]

@EricSpillman My thoughts are with you ❤😢. That OG crew was the best!

[matwx]

Dude was literally the face of KTLA. Smh.

[sheriwilson]

Such a great spirit lost. My condolences to his family and extended family ktla. I'll miss this guy. 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤

[thebluebloom]

RIP Sam, he was a staple in LA news. It's hard to believe because I watch KTLA daily during my work breaks. May his family have the strength through this.

[cynthiasmith]

I use to watch him long ago when he interviewed all kinds of celebrities... What a happy go lucky man.. He had agreat personality!!!! My prayers for his wife and children his family and friends. Also for all his lovely colleagues!!! My heart is very heavy... 😢😢.. 🙏🙏🙏.. 💔💔💔.. 🕊🕊🕊....