- The beloved host, 64, of Hollywood Uncensored passed away on Friday
- Rubin worked at KTLA since 1991, covering entertainment, movies and TV
Veteran KTLA reporter Sam Rubin has died at the age of 64.
The beloved host of Hollywood Uncensored passed away on 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, per Variety.
He was transported to UCLA West Hills in an ambulance but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The reporter, who was on air just yesterday, worked at KTLA since 1991, covering entertainment, movies and TV.
His work earned him multiple Emmys, a Golden Mike award and a best entertainment reporter award from the Los Angeles Press Club.
Veteran reporter Sam Rubin has died at the age of 64 in Los Angeles, KTLA confirmed
Rubin apparently suffered a heart attack at home after doing his regular Hollywood news segment in the morning
SRE has also produced over 200 hours of programming for broadcast and cable channels, including Live From red carpet shows
He is survived by his wife Leslie and four children
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin ran for 120 episodes, produced by his production company SRE, Inc.
SRE has also produced over 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 last Instagram post, Rubin shared an interview with actress Jane Seymour.
Rubin interviewed some of the world’s most famous celebrities throughout his career
Many entertainment reporters have expressed sadness over Rubin’s passing.
CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister said on X: ‘This is just awful. Life is so precious.
‘Growing up in LA, Sam Rubin was a mainstay — part of the fabric of the city because he was in our homes (on TV) for so long. I grew up watching him & always was excited to see him in action on red carpets. RIP.’
Actor Jerry O’Connell said: ‘Sam Rubin was a LEGEND. Rest In Peace KING.’
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