KTLA Morning News anchor Frank Buckley confirmed the news on the air early Friday afternoon, his voice trembling and fighting back tears as he spoke about the death of his friend and co-worker.
Sam Rubin, one of the most recognizable and likeable entertainment reporters in the business and a fixture on the KTLA 5 Morning News since 1991, died today at age 64.
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – JANUARY 21: Bruce DuMont, President & founder of The Museum of Broadcast Communications and TV personality Sam Rubin attend the book launch of “Los Angeles Television” by author Joel Tator, presented by The Museum of Broadcast Communications at Universal City Hilton & Towers on January 21, 2015 in Universal City, California.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 19: KTLA Entertainment Reporter Sam Rubin at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Behind The Scenes Day 2 at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 27522_004 LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 07: Sam Rubin attends the Opening Of SiriusXM Pandora LA Studios on October 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: KTLA’s Sam Rubin attends the Silver Carpet Roll Out Event for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 17, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. 719737 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: KTLA’s Sam Rubin, National Advertising Manager at Subaru of America Brian Cavallucci, Public Information Director of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz, and SAG Awards Executive Producer Kathy Connell attend the Silver Carpet Roll Out Event for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 17, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 06: Pete Hammond and Sam Rubin speak onstage during the Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, presented by the Critics Choice Association at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Sam Rubin attends the GRAMMY Gift Lounge during the 65th GRAMMY Awards At Tom’s Watch Bar on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 22: TV Personalities Ross King and Sam Rubin are seen at the Escada Sport Display at the Gibson Guitar Lounge on Main Street on January 22, 2006 in Park City, Utah. LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 14: Show host Sam Rubin speaks during the American Women in Radio and Television 2010 Genii Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on April 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
CENTURY CITY, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Sam Rubin poses for a picture at the 2010 Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on November 18, 2010 in Century City, California. BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JUNE 20: Actress Zooey Deschanel and entertainment reporter Sam Rubin speak onstage at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at Beverly Hills Hotel on June 20, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.
SANTA MONICA, CA – JANUARY 10: Host Sam Rubin speaks onstage at the 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards held at Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. SANTA MONICA, CA – JANUARY 10: Host Sam Rubin, actors Jessica Chastain and Joseph Gordon-Levitt attend the 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards held at Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JULY 28: Journalist Sam Rubin speaks onstage at the ReelzChannel portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 28, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. TMZ reported that Rubin suffered a fatal heart attack Friday morning. A KTLA source told Variety that Rubin died at his home in Brentwood.
KTLA technology reporter Rich DeMuro wrote on X that he is “in absolute shock.” He posted a picture of himself with Rubin and wrote, “Thinking the most of your family right now. So sorry. Morning news in Hollywood will never be the same without you.” Rubin was also the owner of the SRE Inc. television production company, which according to his KTLA biography, has produced more than 200 hours of broadcast and cable programming, including the talk show “Hollywood Uncensored” and the “Live From” red carpet shows.
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