Sam Rubin, the longtime Los Angeles entertainment reporter known for his work at news station KTLA, has passed away at the age of 64.
On Friday, KTLA confirmed the news of his demise in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin. Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades,” the statement read.
It added, “His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family during this difficult time.”
Rubin manager, Jamie Gruttemeyer, shared the statement with PEOPLE, "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 forever missed."
As per a source informed Variety, Rubin, who appeared on KTLA since 1991, allegedly passed away from a heart attack on May 10 following the filming of his routine Hollywood news segment.
Sam Rubin was famous for interviewing numerous A-list stars at award shows, on red carpets, he also garnered multiple acclodes including, Emmy awards, a Golden Mike Award for best entertainment reporter and a lifetime achievement award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association as well as being named best entertainment reporter by the Los Angeles Press Club.
