Reporter Sam Rubin from KTLA Passes Away at 64
Hollywood is grieving the loss of a beloved figure in entertainment news.
KTLA anchor Sam Rubin has passed away, the Los Angeles-based news station confirmed on May 10. He was 64.
“KTLA 5 is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sam Rubin,” read a statement shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Sam was a titan in the local news industry and the entertainment world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades. His laughter, charm, and compassion touched everyone who knew him.”
Rubin’s manager Jamie Gruttemeyer also confirmed his death, telling E! News in a statement, “Morning news will never be the same. I think we all feel that losing Sam is like losing a close family friend. Someone who could always lift your spirits, someone who was welcome in your home and always showed up with a smile on his face. Sam will be dearly missed forever.”
The reporter passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home, according to TMZ, which was the first to report the news.