Sam Rubin dead: Beloved KTLA and Hollywood Uncensored host passes away after being rushed to hospital in LA
Veteran KTLA reporter Sam Rubin has died at the age of 64.
The beloved host of Hollywood Uncensored died Friday after being rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles, KTLA confirmed.
Rubin apparently suffered a heart attack at home after doing his regular Hollywood news segment in the morning Variety.
He was transported to UCLA West Hills in an ambulance but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The reporter, who was on air yesterday, had worked at KTLA since 1991, covering entertainment, movies and TV.
Veteran reporter Sam Rubin has died in Los Angeles at the age of 64, KTLA confirmed
Rubin apparently suffered a heart attack at home after doing his regular Hollywood news segment in the morning
He is survived by his wife Leslie and four children
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin lasted 120 episodes, produced by his production company SRE, Inc.
SRE has also produced more than 200 hours of programming for broadcast and cable channels, including Live From red carpet shows.
Rubin was also a founding member of the Broadcast Film Critics’ Association.
He is survived by his wife Leslie and four children.
In his latest Instagram post, Rubin shared an interview with actress Jane Seymour.
Since announcing his death, the network has posted a tribute, noting that Rubin’s “laughter, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him.”
“KTLA 5 is deeply saddened to report the death 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.
“His smile, charm and caring personality touched everyone who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished most. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family at this difficult time,” the station wrote on X.
Rubin interviewed some of the world’s most famous celebrities throughout his career
His KTLA colleagues also paid teary-eyed tributes to the on-air veteran.
Longtime morning anchor Frank Buckley said: “We don’t know what happened, but it was sudden.”
Meanwhile, Eric Spillman added, “I can’t believe we’re reporting this; it’s such a shock.’
Many entertainment reporters have expressed their sadness over Rubin’s passing.
CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister said on X: ‘This is just terrible. Life is so precious.
“Sam Rubin grew up in LA and was a mainstay – part of the city because he was in our house (on TV) for so long. I grew up watching him and was always excited to see him in action on the red carpet. REST IN PEACE.’
SRE has also produced more than 200 hours of programming for broadcast and cable channels, including Live From red carpet shows
Actor Jerry O’Connell said, “Sam Rubin was a LEGEND. Rest in peace KING.”
Perry Sook, chairman and CEO of Nexstar, called Rubin an icon and a beloved member.
“Sam was an icon in Los Angeles and the entertainment industry and he was a beloved member of our Nexstar Nation. My prayers are with his family and the KTLA family as we mourn his passing. He will be missed,” he said.
He had received multiple Emmys, a Golden Mic Award for Best Entertainment Reporter and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association.
He was also named Best Entertainment Reporter by the Los Angeles Press Club.
In 2013, Rubin received the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Impact Award for Outstanding Integrity in Journalism.
He also supported several organizations, including the MS 150 Bay to Bike Tour, LA schools and literacy programs.