Sam Rubin
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Hollywood celebrities took to social media this weekend to pay tribute to Sam Rubin, the beloved KTLA anchor who died on Friday.
“Your professionalism was incomparable to your kindness and humanity,” Viola Davis wrote on Instagram. “I will miss her presence on the red carpet. God bless your loved ones. Good Luck Go with God.”
Rubin was a popular entertainment anchor on KTLA-TV’s morning show and has appeared in Hollywood at award shows and red carpet events. He died of a heart attack on Friday, aged 64.
“KTLA 5 is deeply saddened to report the passing of Sam Rubin,” said the channel wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Sam was a giant in the local news industry and entertainment world and a fixture on Los Angeles morning television for decades. His laugh, charm and caring personality touched everyone who met him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he valued most. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family during this difficult time.”
Comedian John Mulaney also took a moment to pay tribute to Rubin at the end of his final episode of John Mulaney Presents: Everyone is in Los Angeleswhich aired live on Netflix on Friday night.
“A special goodbye from Los Angeles to Mr. Sam Rubin,” Mulaney told the crowd before signing off.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos paid tribute to Rubin on Instagram, writing, “Awards season red carpets will never be the same without KTLA’s Sam Rubin. Always having the time of his life and always with a smile and a laugh. He was a legend in this city.
On twitter, Ryan Reynolds wrote: “Even though I was on my 85th interview that day, I was always happy to see Sam. Even though HE was on his 85th interview that day, he always brought genuine kindness, curiosity and an innovative question.”
See more Hollywood tributes to Rubin below.
