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Beloved entertainment journalist Sam Rubin died on Friday. He was 64 years old.
Rubin reportedly suffered a heart attack at his home, according to TMZ. He was transported to UCLA West Hills by ambulance at the time.
According to Variety, the incident occurred after he conducted his regular Hollywood news segments on KTLA’s “Morning News” program from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday.
KTLA confirmed his death in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“KTLA 5 is deeply saddened to report the passing of Sam Rubin. Sam was a giant in the local news industry and entertainment world, and a fixture on Los Angeles morning television for decades,” the statement read. “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.”
Rubin, a graduate of Los Angeles’ Occidental College, joined KTLA in 1991. He has been a fixture on red carpets over the years and hosted the station’s “Live From the Academy Awards” segment. Outside of Hollywood, he has appeared in BBC TV and radio segments and on Channel 9 in Australia.
Some of the celebrities he has interviewed include Zendaya, Mariah Carey, Sting, Usher and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.”
He was also a founding member of the Broadcast Film Critics’ Association and hosted his own show, “Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin,” with 120 episodes.
Rubin has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He was also honored by the National Hispanic Media Coalition in 2013, receiving the annual Impact Award for outstanding integrity in broadcast journalism.
Additionally, he received the Golden Mic Award, a lifetime achievement award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association, and was named best entertainment reporter by the Los Angeles Press Club.
Rubin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and their four children.
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