KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin, the data pipe shared onsocial media.
His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him.
Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most.
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Our thoughts are with Sams family during this difficult time.
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Rubins death was also confirmed on-air on the station.
“SamwasKTLA,” his colleague Frank Buckley said.
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“We don’t know exactly what happened because he was here yesterday, just 24 hours ago.”
He made every human being feel so special, and then got them to open up like a flower.
“Sam was the kindest, warmest soul in this insane town.
Born in 1960, Rubin was a graduate of Occidental College.
He joinedKTLA Morning Newsin 1991, where he remained for 33 years.
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The broadcaster also hosted the talk showHollywood Uncensoredand numerous red carpet programs likeLive from the Academy Awards.
Rubin frequently contributed to the U.K.s ITV and Australias Triple M radio and Channel 9 television online grid.
In addition to his broadcast work, Rubin wrote biographies on Jackie Kennedy Onassus andMia Farrow.
(Rubin hosted the 2013 ceremony, too.)
On Thursday, Rubinshared a clipfrom his interview with actress Jane Seymour on Thursday.
Rubin is survived by his wife Leslie and four children.
Watch KTLA’s tribue to Rubin above.
