KTLA Announces Death of Sam Rubin

This was how KTLA announced the sudden death of their longtime entertainment reporter Sam Rubin at the beginning of their 1 pm newscast on Friday May 10, 2024.

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[lilylee]

This one’s hard… grew up with Sam 😢 RIP

[okiedokie-zxsv]

Please join me in saying a prayer for Sam's family, and his friends and colleagues I'm saying an extra prayer for Mr. Buckley, who I can tell is taking Sam's passing extra hard. 🙏 Jesus be with them, Amen.

[chuckfriebe]

When I used to get up in the morning and go to a job that I disliked so much and I was depressed, I would get up in the morning and watch KTLA. It brought me joy and a distraction from what I was dealing with. Most notably, I loved to watch Sam Rubin because he was always smiling and brought the entertainment news with such joy and interest. He will be greatly missed by all, especially those whose lives he touched in such a special way. RIP Sam. If there's a heaven, you are it's shining star.

[SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

So so very sad. We miss you, Sam. Prayers and condolences to his family, friends and KTLA colleagues. 😢💔

[mrsandoval]

I can't man this is hard I watch growing up watching him

[yvette]

My heart breaks for Sam Rubin's wife, Leslie, their 4 kids, and the KTLA family! They have been in my household for 25+ years and as much as it hurts me, I can't imagine what they are feeling! RIP Mr. Sam Rubin 😥🙏❤

[emperordeath]

For over 20 years that’s the only face I remember in the morning like bruh

[ThaFlyingDutchMen]

Everyone in LA watch him growing up literally he raise so many generations 😢😔

[LynneSnyder-pp]

When Sam smiled, you couldn't help but smile back. His laugh was infectious. His love for his families was his genuine and all-consuming. He touched so many lives, gave of himself to help others. A true humanitarian. We will miss that smile.
Our prayers go put to his families. May they find comfort knowing Sam now sits at the right hand of God.

[candelariagonzalez]

You make me cry to me with your announce

[russellcarter]

I love all the KTLA cast past and present. So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. RIP!

[TheFamousRleon]

My body froze for a minute when I heard the news. It’s heartbreaking because he made us laugh in the morning. My mom and I have been watching have been watching KTLA more than a decade and this news is heartbreaking. R.I.P. Sam. 💔

[TheSultanaman]

This is difficult for me, a viewer. He brightened my day when my business was faltering, when the day was tough, and then, when things got better. I am now retired and Sam has gone home. Happy Trails Sam! We will all miss you! Thank you for making our trails brighter! May God bless his family and grant them peace…..🕊️

[vickiefinn]

Absolutely heartbreaking Sam will truly be missed. Thank you for sharing all the stories and memories of Sam you did a great job 💔

[Eskey__]

I’m from San Diego and fox 5 morning news would show Sam’s entertainment segment. I’m not really into all the celebrities stuff but I would watch because he would just have a conversation with the news anchors and it was just really fun to watch. We will miss you Sam.

[j_u_ss_y]

RIP Sam. You will be missed by all of us that watched you over the years. May you rest easy in heaven.

[toms]

We miss Sam and we remember Hal Fishman too

[AS]

This is so incredibly heartbreaking. I have watched Sam since I was a child. Since I was like 5 years old I think. This hurts more than any celebrity.

[ChesterBenjaminLane]

It has been a week since we lost him at the age of 64 years old

[tiawhitney]

I loved Sam Rubin! I remember watching him every morning and it was amazing! He got to interview with celebrities and he got to interview many people that we all knew and loved!

Thank you Sam Rubin, for the wonderful memories you have given me as a child on TV!