Former This Morning star Sam Rubin has died aged 64.
The veteran broadcaster, who hosted Hollywood Uncensored, tragically passed away on Friday after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital.
According VarietySam suffered a fatal heart attack at his Hollywood home just hours after airing his regular morning news segment.
ITV has taken stars to pay tribute to the beloved entertainment presenter after KTLA confirmed the sad news.
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The former This Morning star, who presented Hollywood Uncensored, has died aged 64 after being rushed to hospital following a tragic heart attack in Los Angeles on Friday morning (pictured on This Morning in 2018).
According to Variety, Sam suffered a fatal heart attack at his Hollywood home just hours after airing his regular morning news segment (pictured on This Morning in 2018).
‘Sam was an entertainment correspondent and host of Los Angeles’ number one morning show on Emmy-winning KTLA and regularly broadcast live on This Morning.
“He woke up Tinseltown every day for decades with his engaging charm and knowledgeable insight into the world of film, was on a first-name basis with the stars, and became affectionately known as ‘Hollywood Sam.’ He will be missed.”
“There will be a tribute to Sam on Monday’s show, but in the meantime, we send our condolences to his wife Leslie, their four children, and Sam’s colleagues at KTLA.”
Rylan Clarke also added: ‘Extremely sad news. A charming man x’.
Sam was transported to UCLA West Hills in an ambulance, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The reporter, who was on air yesterday, has worked at KTLA since 1991, covering entertainment, film and television.
He made regular appearances on This Morning in the UK in 2018, chatting with former presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
He made regular appearances on This Morning in the UK in 2018, chatting to former presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield (pictured in all 2018).
Veteran reporter Sam Rubin has died at the age of 64 in Los Angeles, KTLA has confirmed.
Rubin apparently suffered a heart attack at home after doing his regular morning Hollywood news segment.
He is survived by his wife Leslie and four children.
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin had 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 the announcement of his death, the network published a tribute, noting that Rubin’s “laughter, charm and caring personality touched everyone 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 laughter, 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 during this difficult time,” the channel wrote on X.
His KTLA colleagues have also paid tributes to the teary-eyed veteran.
Veteran morning host 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 sadness over Rubin’s passing.
CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister said on X: “This is just horrible.” Life is so precious.
‘Growing up in Los Angeles, Sam Rubin was a pillar, part of the fabric of the city because he was in our homes (on TV) for so long. I grew up watching him and was always excited to see him in action on red carpets. BREAKING.’
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.’
An emotional Henry Winkler called in during KTLA’s 1 pm broadcast on Friday and commented on the veteran journalist’s “warmth” and his ability to put his subjects at ease.
“He made every human being feel so special and made them open up like a flower,” the ‘Happy Days’ star said. “He was interested in you as a professional and he was interested in you as a human being.”
Perry Sook, president and CEO of Nexstar, called Rubin an icon and a beloved member.
‘Sam was an icon in Los Angeles and in the entertainment industry and was a beloved member of our Nexstar Nation. My prayers are with his family and the KTLA family as we mourn his passing. We will miss him,” he stated.
He had received multiple Emmy Awards, 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 Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for outstanding integrity in broadcast journalism.
Aside from this, he also supported several organizations, including the MS 150 Bay to Bike Tour, along with Los Angeles schools and literacy programs.
