Sam Rubin, KTLA Reporter, Dead at 64
Written by Rtradio on May 10, 2024
Sam Rubin, a beloved TV journalist who was a fixture in Los Angeles and an integral part of KTLA’s immensely popular morning show, has died, ET has confirmed. He was 64.
Rubin died on Friday following a heart attack. He reportedly suffered the medical emergency at his home where he went into cardiac arrest. He was rushed to UCLA West Hills and ultimately pronounced dead. KTLA has not addressed the news yet, but popular tech reporter Rich DeMuro posted on social media saying he was “in absolute shock.”
He added, “Morning News in Hollywood will never be the same without you.”
TMZ was first to report the tragic news.
According to his bio on KTLA’s website, Rubin joined the station in 1991. He was primarily known as an entertainment journalist, earning the coveted Golden Mike Award for best entertainment reporter and multiple Emmy Awards for his entertainment news coverage. He earned top billing from the Los Angeles Press Club and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association.
Rubin’s reporting wasn’t limited to Los Angeles. He often appeared on numerous entertainment news segments around the country and around the world. He was a regular on BBC’s TV and radio segments, as well as on Triple M radio and Channel 9 in Australia.
Rubin, also a fixture at red carpet events like the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, was born in San Diego, California, but long considered Los Angeles his home. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles and he resided in the ritzy neighborhood of Brentwood.
Rubin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and their four children.
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