Sam Rubin, one of the most respected and connected entertainment reporters in the nation, died suddenly on Friday at the age of 64. May 10, 2024. KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.
I’ve been watching Ktla for 45 years. Every time a Ktla anchor dies I cried. But this one hit really hard. I think of them as part of my family. My wife and I have been crying for the last 30 minutes. Oh God. Sam Rubin, we’re going to miss you. Especially your cheerfulness. Than you, thank you, thank you.
I came to this country 32 years ago!!!!i didn’t speak English and I started watching TV and tried to understand what they said because Sam and his beautiful smile….He was one of the kind,sounds surreal he’s not here,with us…RIP…..beautiful Human Being
Man this was hard to watch Frank push through. Sam has been an icon of Los Angeles morning news for so long. Ktla has always been my morning news channel
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood. THANKS SAM!
In my 30 yrs living in So. CA, I loved watching San Rubin. He brightened the day and was so positive. Prayers for his wife, children, colleagues and his many fans. RIP
I had the privilege of helping Sam Rubin a few years ago ( maybe less than two years) at one of the retail places in woodland hills. One quiet night, he comes in and tells me he needed help picking hiking shoes for his son. I did help them and he was very down to earth. He did say they were going hiking and if I remembered it right, they were going to Oregon or Seattle. What stood out to me was the fact that I thought he looked very tired. Rest now in peace Sam Rubin. I can’t believe you are gone.
So Cal loved you Sam. Hearing your voice always took me back to the 90s watching you before school. The sun shined different back then. You were a fixed point in a changing world.
You're absolutely right...the sun did shine different...I thought the same... before school my mom had on ktla and The sun would hit the entertainment center...and id hear the ktla news before school
I left 18 yrs ago and still watched him on the internet and whenever I come to L.A. My mom called me this afternoon and broke the news!! He will be sorely missed!!!!!!
Frank did an awesome job holding it together & keeping the words flowing. Shows what a big heart Frank has. Ruben will be missed we all loved him he did so much I don't know where all his energy came from we love you ❤️ ❤❤
RIP Sam. May God grant you peaceful journey home and continue watching over your family. More than 30 years watching you every morning, thank you for all the memories.
My Aunt Carmen passed away this morning as well. She loved movies. She was our entertainment reporter. She would watch KTLA and Sam Rubin everyday and kept us up to date. She was our TMZ/Sam Rubin. Rest in peace Tia and Sam.
I am a Southern California now living in Colorado,saw this and felt so much sadness . He was part of my morning routine many years ago.He will be greatly missed missed.
As a native Los Angelino I've watched KTLA my entire life and have enjoyed watching Sam Rubin for half of it. Whenever it came to entertainment news, he was always home base to me. My heart is broken for his family and his colleagues. And to you, Frank Buckley, I so appreciate your professionalism through such obvious grief. Condolences to you all. RIP Sam Rubin.
Sam Rubin was a class act. It took a lot of strength for Frank to give that news. May all of you at KTLA find comfort at such a difficult time. May you be blessed with all of the wonderful memories that you shared with him.
I grew up with Sam Rubin in L.A. I can’t believe he passed on so young. It’s such a shock! He was so positive and had great energy. Watching Frank Buckley have such pain and difficulty reporting this just made me cry. You can tell they had a great relationship and I commend Frank for showing emotion and letting his tears flow to let other men know, it’s okay to cry. May Sam he rest in peace.
Hats off to these anchors for pushing through. I can't even begin to imagine having to report on your dear friend and colleague within hours of learning of his passing. My sincere condolences to the KTLA crew, Sam's dearest friends and family.
Frank Buckley had me sobbing my eyes out. 😔 I’m SoCal born & bred so Sam has been a part of my life since I can remember. Beautiful souls leave enormous holes in our hearts when they leave this realm. May your memories of Sam comfort you during this unbelievably tragic loss KTLA family. 💔
Celebrating the life and memory of Sam Rubin. He brought our news to Los Angeles each day. Thank you very much for being part of our lives. Simply the best and better than all the rest.
Sam was one of the most genuinely beautiful beings to walk on the face of this earth. He was kind, humble, gracious, funny, effervescent, a wonderful listener, and loved by many. I've followed him on KTLA for over 25 years.... he was a friend that I knew I could visit daily to count on for a laugh and a smile. His warm and welcoming smile is going to be missed. KTLA and the world will never be the same. RIP dear, sweet, friend. You will be missed... 1960-2024 💔🫶🏻🙏🏼💕✨️
Sending love from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I have Family in LA and KTLA always broadcasted up here in my house since I was a child. I'm 27 now and Sam was there every morning from when I woke up to get ready to school to now when I work from home and the TV is on in the background while I plugged away at my media job. Thank you Sam, we love you 💙
Very sad news. We love Sam in Australia. He has brought so much joy to this world. Through the darkess moments. We love him. A real authentic man that knew Australian humour with ease and with his use of words has been amazingly perfect for many years. Will miss him very very much.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood. THANKS SAM!
Thank you Sam Rubin for years of sometimes just background noise, but comforting. All the way from the days of Barbara Beck and Carlos Amezcua, you've been there. God Bless his family and the KTLA family. Great station. Locals.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood. THANKS SAM!
Since setting foot in LA to visit my parents almost 30 years ago, KTLA has been my constant and only connection with SoCal. Sam, Frank and so many of the early morning news team have been my source of knowledge of all things LA, the hilarious, the poignant, the profound and the ridiculous. Rubin’s segments never failed to bring so much effervescent energy and joy to my otherwise quite solitary existence in an unfamiliar environment. LA will not feel like my second home without KTLA, and Sam is one of main reasons for my emotional attachment to the city and SoCal. You will be sorely missed, Sam. Thank you so much, Frank, for sharing such sad news with us with so much genuine emotion, humility, respect, and above all, affection. I will still tune in to KTLA when I am in town next. And I know I can expect to see the same level of energy and vibrancy that have almost been the hallmarks of KTLA. Love from England 💝
My condolences to the KTLA News crew. I loved Sam, and he inspired me to pursue Journalism. I grew up watching KTLA and looked forward to Sam's segments every morning. Thank You, Sam Rubin
Been watching Sam since I was 6 years old. I’m going on 37 now to say he was apart of my childhood to my Adult years is an Understatement… Boy Frank reading it Broke me man, I felt all that…. As much as everyone else. As a movie lover myself he helped me want to pursue a career as a Movie Critic. I just want to know why?… Rest well Sam you Deserve it!…
I was on my lunch break earlier and heard the news on KNX. I am sad and in disbelief. I watch every morning before work and Sam always had me smiling or laughing to start my day. I feel like I know you all after watching for 20 plus years. My heartfelt condolences to the Ruben family and everyone at KTLA! I watched the tribute from 7 pm on and it was comforting to hear the stories about the man, the legend Sam Ruben. 🙏❤️
I heard the breaking news on KNX while on the 210. I could tell right away it was bad news because the reporter couldn’t announce it without difficulty. When she said the name I yelled No! even though I was alone. 😢
I must say this … I have never been interested in Hollywood news but I watched it EVERY morning just to see Sam, he made his audience smile, he laughed at himself more than anyone. You will be missed beyond words Sam.
This hit me and my family HARD! This is hard to believe! Sam is one of the reasons we tuned into KTLA 5 News every morning every day! Our prayers are with him and his family! Our condolences to his family and loved ones!
I grew up with him my whole life, he was part of my childhood, and memories growing up, watching him in the mornings before school everyday. I never met the guy, but he made you feel like, he knew you.
So sorry to hear, such sad news. Both Sam and I went to University High School, class of '78. Enjoyed talking with him at all our reunions. Very nice guy. Rest In Peace Sam. Sending condolences to his family. 🙏🕊️🙏
My deepest condolences Frank 🙏🏼 to you, KTLA and especially his family! We will MISS YOU SAM!!!! Your positive energy! Your sense of humor! Your laugh! Your stories! 🙏🏼💙 REST IN PARADISE.
I grew up in Southern California, and when something bad was happening in the news, just hearing his voice, you knew everything was going to be okay. His voice and his presence, even thru a screen, will always mean home.
OH My... He was there one day, gone the next.... Unexpected passing of our loved ones are the hardest. My Condolences. Thank you Sam Rubin for the years of FUN NEWS BROADCASTING.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood. THANKS SAM!
Your love for Sam is so evident and I am touched by the tributes you have made. He will be missed by all. Sudden losses are hard to take and I hope all of you accept my deepest condolences 🎉
I shared a few moments with Sam years ago at Golds Gym Hollywood next to him on a treadmill. The guy had no ego. He was as genuine as can be. And his reporting was part of my regular routine. I feel for his family and the KTLA family. I'm only a few years younger and need to remember not to take life for granted. He was a good guy. Probably a great one. RIP Sam
0:33😢 the moment when someone impacts your life and makes a change to make other remember you and how much they truly loved you not only as a coworker but as a friend. We all feel the same way that Frank does about Sam. He brought joy to all of us here in Southern California.
My wife and I will miss you so much. I too have live all of my 66 years in So. Cal. and have always been a KTLA viewer. His shoes will be impossible to fill. You will not be forgotten Sam.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend. I am from Texas, so I just “met” Sam through each of you. What a wonderful human he must have been. A true blessing to those who knew him. May you all find comfort in all those precious memories.🙏
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood. THANKS SAM!
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood. THANKS SAM!
I was so sorry to hear the passing of Sam. My son and I have been watching him on KTLA since the early 90's. Sam was a great interviewer and we loved his laugh! He will be greatly missed.
Born and raised in So Cal, have watched KTLA and Sam for yearrrrrrsssss....all those mornings getting the kids off to school. My entire fam loved him and always will!!! RIP Sam
I'm in Australia and the sad news just came on our morning show. I didn't want to cry today, but here I am. Such a huge loss to his family and news family. He was a true gentleman. Hugs to you all 💐
Sam Rubin & Chris Burrous one of a kind the best in the business talented and gifted made us all laugh countless times! Rest in peace brothers will never be forgotten
Possibly the worst moment in Frank Buckley's broadcasting career and he did his absolute best to not only convey the terrible news, but to do so with raw emotion and humanity. Bravo sir for giving a friend and colleague the proper farewell he deserved.
I am truly stunned. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Sam. You made everyone’s life brighter. Thank you for all the smiles you made. Kind blessings to all his family at KTLA and at home.
I moved to California as a kid in the mid-90s. I basically grew up watching him every morning before school. He was a fun and interesting guy to watch on the news. Great personality. Great vibe. Man this is so unfair. Thank you for the memories, Sam. RIP.
I watched him on tv here 🇬🇧 you could see what a lovely man he was , always caring and always so positive. We are shocked here, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. You will be missed Sam . Goodnight God Bless 🙏🏼💐
Rest in Peace Sam, I loved watching him growing up and until now do his news segments. He was so sweet and bubbly. Literally the life of the party at KTLA. My condolences to his family. ❤
This is horrible. I've lived in Los Angeles for 36 years (almost my entire adult life) and he was a treasure here. I just can't believe he's gone at only 64. He was home.....😢😢😢
I have no words…. I grew up watching Sam. I met him when I was 10. He was genuine, he was kind. Every morning watching the news, we enjoyed his entertainment reports. He will be a face of KTLA forever. I am so sorry for this loss. May EVERYONE heal from such of tragic loss of life. We all love you Sam, and we will miss you dearly. You will forever be in our hearts.
Still so shocked of Sam's passing. I grew up watching Sam here in LA, and he always carried himself very professional, kind, caring, very well spoken and just so darn likable. Thank you Frank for getting through this, it could not be easy but you handled it with grace and respect, Sam would be proud. God bless Sam, his family and his other family in KTLA. We lost a legend, but Heaven gained an angel. Rest easy Sam, and thank you for everything.🙏🏻✝️🕯️🌹
Very sad. I have been in California all my life and grew up watching him. 😢
Me too. May he R.I.P..
Me, too.
I was just watching him yesterday 😢it seemed he was always on TV when I tuned in. All I can say is he will certainly be missed 🤍
He use to remind me of Chandler from Friends and now they are both gone. 😞
Same 😔
Sam is a legend. Frank delivered this terrible news as a total professional and remained human. Cheers to you and the KTLA family.
I have such a newfound respect for Frank. He was brilliant here. Rest easy, Sam.
Remained "human'?
So touching, Frank is a good man.
Sam rubin starred in the short lived TV show scoop with Dorothy lucey from the tv show
Good day L.A.
Sam rubin starred in the short lived TV show scoop with Dorothy lucey from the tv show
Good day L.A.
I’ve been watching Ktla for 45 years. Every time a Ktla anchor dies I cried. But this one hit really hard. I think of them as part of my family. My wife and I have been crying for the last 30 minutes. Oh God. Sam Rubin, we’re going to miss you. Especially your cheerfulness. Than you, thank you, thank you.
Same here♡
I came to this country 32 years ago!!!!i didn’t speak English and I started watching TV and tried to understand what they said because Sam and his beautiful smile….He was one of the kind,sounds surreal he’s not here,with us…RIP…..beautiful Human Being
Man this was hard to watch Frank push through. Sam has been an icon of Los Angeles morning news for so long. Ktla has always been my morning news channel
Word.... I concur....
Couldn't have been easy. He trooped 💝
I remember watching his news casts when I got up for school you know just sad
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood.
THANKS SAM!
The raw emotion coming from the broadcasters speech said everything to me. RIP Sam Rubin.
You can tell by their emotions that Sam was truly a sweet, genuine man. Sam was real. We all lost an incredible soul.
Right? I was getting teary-eyed watching his colleagues break down on air. Bless their hearts
In my 30 yrs living in So. CA, I loved watching San Rubin. He brightened the day and was so positive. Prayers for his wife, children, colleagues and his many fans. RIP
I had the privilege of helping Sam Rubin a few years ago ( maybe less than two years) at one of the retail places in woodland hills. One quiet night, he comes in and tells me he needed help picking hiking shoes for his son. I did help them and he was very down to earth. He did say they were going hiking and if I remembered it right, they were going to Oregon or Seattle. What stood out to me was the fact that I thought he looked very tired. Rest now in peace Sam Rubin. I can’t believe you are gone.
So Cal loved you Sam. Hearing your voice always took me back to the 90s watching you before school. The sun shined different back then. You were a fixed point in a changing world.
I remember hearing him as well getting ready for school back in the day. He was a great guy.
Only the 90s, I go back to the 70s. Youngster.
You're absolutely right...the sun did shine different...I thought the same... before school my mom had on ktla and The sun would hit the entertainment center...and id hear the ktla news before school
He was ALWAYS on TV and always so comforting to watch. He will forevermore be greatly missed🤍
@@AmericaFirst069 ha ha I turn 40 this year.
I left California 20 years ago, but I have continued to watch Sam via the Internet. He was one of a kind.
I left California 30 years ago and I still watch KTLA from up here in oregon.
Smart move. CA is horrible now
I left 18 yrs ago and still watched him on the internet and whenever I come to L.A. My mom called me this afternoon and broke the news!! He will be sorely missed!!!!!!
@@Whatnok
Everywhere is horrible now.
Me too.
He made it always look so effortless. It was always a CONVERSATION, not an interview. We'll miss you, Sam ! 💙🙏👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Frank did an awesome job holding it together & keeping the words flowing. Shows what a big heart Frank has. Ruben will be missed we all loved him he did so much I don't know where all his energy came from we love you ❤️ ❤❤
Remembering KTLA's Sam Rubin 1960-2024
Remembering KTLA's Sam Rubin 1960-2024
Sad to hear it but Still Mark Kriski Gayle Anderson Frank Buckley and Eric Spillman now only those with Sam gone
@@ethanma3533 who may be next, Chris Burro ??
@@bobgordon236 but I know Eric Spillman would be retiring soon but it’s ashamed that Sam was almost going to be retiring
RIP Sam. May God grant you peaceful journey home and continue watching over your family. More than 30 years watching you every morning, thank you for all the memories.
My Aunt Carmen passed away this morning as well. She loved movies. She was our entertainment reporter. She would watch KTLA and Sam Rubin everyday and kept us up to date. She was our TMZ/Sam Rubin. Rest in peace Tia and Sam.
Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤
May she rest in peace 🕊️
Mi Ms sentido pesame or El fallecimiento De us tia. Que Dos la reciba in us Gloria.. My condolences to you all... Rest in peace.,.
Sorry for the loss 🙏
I am a Southern California now living in Colorado,saw this and felt so much sadness . He was part of my morning routine many years ago.He will be greatly missed missed.
As a native Los Angelino I've watched KTLA my entire life and have enjoyed watching Sam Rubin for half of it. Whenever it came to entertainment news, he was always home base to me. My heart is broken for his family and his colleagues. And to you, Frank Buckley, I so appreciate your professionalism through such obvious grief. Condolences to you all.
RIP Sam Rubin.
Sam was like the rock of KTLA. He was like the uncle with a story to tell. He will be missed by all.
Yessssss 😭
Sam Rubin was a class act. It took a lot of strength for Frank to give that news. May all of you at KTLA find comfort at such a difficult time. May you be blessed with all of the wonderful memories that you shared with him.
I grew up with Sam Rubin in L.A. I can’t believe he passed on so young. It’s such a shock! He was so positive and had great energy. Watching Frank Buckley have such pain and difficulty reporting this just made me cry. You can tell they had a great relationship and I commend Frank for showing emotion and letting his tears flow to let other men know, it’s okay to cry. May Sam he rest in peace.
Hats off to these anchors for pushing through. I can't even begin to imagine having to report on your dear friend and colleague within hours of learning of his passing. My sincere condolences to the KTLA crew, Sam's dearest friends and family.
If you are from So Cal, you knew Sam Rubin. His energy made gloomy mornings tolerable. He will be missed.
Good job Frank. Man thats hurts. RIP Sam!
30 seconds in, I was also in tears. I no longer live in California, but I still keep up with KTLA, my favorite morning crew. This is hard.
Frank, I am so touched by your delivery of this message. God Bless Sam Rubin. May he rest in peace.
He left us suddenly and unexpectedly and he'll be greatly missed. RIP
Yeap, he Died Suddenly alright.
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Frank Buckley had me sobbing my eyes out. 😔 I’m SoCal born & bred so Sam has been a part of my life since I can remember. Beautiful souls leave enormous holes in our hearts when they leave this realm. May your memories of Sam comfort you during this unbelievably tragic loss KTLA family. 💔
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Yes!
Celebrating the life and memory of Sam Rubin. He brought our news to Los Angeles each day. Thank you very much for being part of our lives. Simply the best and better than all the rest.
Sam was one of the most genuinely beautiful beings to walk on the face of this earth. He was kind, humble, gracious, funny, effervescent, a wonderful listener, and loved by many. I've followed him on KTLA for over 25 years.... he was a friend that I knew I could visit daily to count on for a laugh and a smile. His warm and welcoming smile is going to be missed. KTLA and the world will never be the same. RIP dear, sweet, friend. You will be missed... 1960-2024 💔🫶🏻🙏🏼💕✨️
I'm so saddened that Sam passed away so suddenly. I watch KTLA every morning because of him, Frank, Jess & Mark. They are the best.
Me too.
Same. You can tell they truly love each other. I’m heartbroken.
the most tragic thing about this is that it was 100% preventable.
Is that Kai Goldberg 😔
So many of us grew up watching Sam on TV. Been watching him since the 90’s. Thanks for the memories Sam. RIP
Sending love from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I have Family in LA and KTLA always broadcasted up here in my house since I was a child. I'm 27 now and Sam was there every morning from when I woke up to get ready to school to now when I work from home and the TV is on in the background while I plugged away at my media job. Thank you Sam, we love you 💙
Very sad news. We love Sam in Australia. He has brought so much joy to this world. Through the darkess moments. We love him. A real authentic man that knew Australian humour with ease and with his use of words has been amazingly perfect for many years. Will miss him very very much.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood.
THANKS SAM!
Sam Rubin rest in peace one of my favorite 💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Me too
Thank you Sam Rubin for years of sometimes just background noise, but comforting. All the way from the days of Barbara Beck and Carlos Amezcua, you've been there. God Bless his family and the KTLA family. Great station. Locals.
Yup the Carlos Amezcua days...OG Sam Rubin RIP
Yes! Mark Kriski and Eric Spillman...
@@crystinamarie1 😢🍻😢...for Sam Rubin
@@crystinamarie1 looking beautiful in your pic...just had to say
@@paulinocastillo5198 for the homie Sam Rubin 🍺 RIP 😔
My 11 year old cried when I told her about him passing. We watch Ktla 5 every morning before school & work. We will miss him. Rest in Peace Sam!🥺💔
Props to Frank and the first group for pushing through and talking about it. So raw and real.
Sam will be missed, all us 80's babies grew up watching him. RIP.
My heart is breaking watching this. Hugest hugs to the KTLA news team.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood.
THANKS SAM!
R.I.P Sam, I remember watching KTLA everyday during my So. Cal years. Sam was always so polite and classy .
Since setting foot in LA to visit my parents almost 30 years ago, KTLA has been my constant and only connection with SoCal. Sam, Frank and so many of the early morning news team have been my source of knowledge of all things LA, the hilarious, the poignant, the profound and the ridiculous. Rubin’s segments never failed to bring so much effervescent energy and joy to my otherwise quite solitary existence in an unfamiliar environment. LA will not feel like my second home without KTLA, and Sam is one of main reasons for my emotional attachment to the city and SoCal. You will be sorely missed, Sam. Thank you so much, Frank, for sharing such sad news with us with so much genuine emotion, humility, respect, and above all, affection. I will still tune in to KTLA when I am in town next. And I know I can expect to see the same level of energy and vibrancy that have almost been the hallmarks of KTLA. Love from England 💝
Sam was soooooo loved! He will be missed. Heaven's gain.
A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. IMMEDIATELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY! God rest your precious soul, Sam❤
1000% agree
I was thinkin’ the same thing.
😂
The person has to pay big money to get a star in Hollywood.
I agree with you . Sam Rubin should his own star .👍⭐⭐
I loved watching Sam Rubin!! Loved His enthusiasm and sense of humor, He will be missed!! 😢 Condolences to the Rubin Family and friends!❤❤
Tears are a sign of love and respect for the deceased. Never be ashamed to cry since that devalues and disrespects the deceased.
My condolences to the KTLA News crew. I loved Sam, and he inspired me to pursue Journalism. I grew up watching KTLA and looked forward to Sam's segments every morning. Thank You, Sam Rubin
Frank Buckley broke my heart..I will remember Sam's family in my prayers tonight.
PEACE BE UNTO ALL OF YOU🙏🏿
Been watching Sam since I was 6 years old. I’m going on 37 now to say he was apart of my childhood to my Adult years is an Understatement… Boy Frank reading it Broke me man, I felt all that…. As much as everyone else. As a movie lover myself he helped me want to pursue a career as a Movie Critic. I just want to know why?… Rest well Sam you Deserve it!…
I was on my lunch break earlier and heard the news on KNX. I am sad and in disbelief. I watch every morning before work and Sam always had me smiling or laughing to start my day. I feel like I know you all after watching for 20 plus years. My heartfelt condolences to the Ruben family and everyone at KTLA! I watched the tribute from 7 pm on and it was comforting to hear the stories about the man, the legend Sam Ruben. 🙏❤️
I heard the breaking news on KNX while on the 210. I could tell right away it was bad news because the reporter couldn’t announce it without difficulty. When she said the name I yelled No! even though I was alone. 😢
I must say this … I have never been interested in Hollywood news but I watched it EVERY morning just to see Sam, he made his audience smile, he laughed at himself more than anyone. You will be missed beyond words Sam.
Same here. I was 12 years old when I started watching his Hollywood report, he was the one who made me love hollywood.
So sadd! Los Angeles love Sam. The world love this dude.
And Los Angeles loves him back ❤
Damn this hits hard for all viewers who watched him. From skipping school and watching him to now watching him before work it’s crazy
This hit me and my family HARD! This is hard to believe! Sam is one of the reasons we tuned into KTLA 5 News every morning every day! Our prayers are with him and his family! Our condolences to his family and loved ones!
I grew up with him my whole life, he was part of my childhood, and memories growing up, watching him in the mornings before school everyday. I never met the guy, but he made you feel like, he knew you.
That's exactly how I feel
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Liar..
No kids willingly watched the news...
R.I.P. Sam. I will miss your entertainment segments. I love the KTLA Ch.5 team. Condolences to Sam's family and friends.
LA will miss you Sam Rubin! Thank you for being a great leader and an amazing human being . We love you!
So sorry to hear, such sad news. Both Sam and I went to University High School, class of '78. Enjoyed talking with him at all our reunions. Very nice guy. Rest In Peace Sam. Sending condolences to his family. 🙏🕊️🙏
You just never know when it's your time - God Bless!!
Sam thank you for making the 8 AM news fun to watch in the morning as I was getting ready for elementary school! You’re a legend!
KTLA is one of the US channels I get in Canada and it was so cool to watch KTLA all of the time. Miss you Sam.
The world needs more people like Sam. Sadly he may be one of a kind.
My deepest condolences Frank 🙏🏼 to you, KTLA and especially his family!
We will MISS YOU SAM!!!! Your positive energy! Your sense of humor! Your laugh! Your stories! 🙏🏼💙 REST IN PARADISE.
Born in 91’, been watching this guy on news my whole life basically. Damn. What a legend. Rest in peace 🙏🏾🕊️
I grew up in Southern California, and when something bad was happening in the news, just hearing his voice, you knew everything was going to be okay. His voice and his presence, even thru a screen, will always mean home.
OH My... He was there one day, gone the next.... Unexpected passing of our loved ones are the hardest. My Condolences.
Thank you Sam Rubin for the years of FUN NEWS BROADCASTING.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood.
THANKS SAM!
Your love for Sam is so evident and I am touched by the tributes you have made. He will be missed by all. Sudden losses are hard to take and I hope all of you accept my deepest condolences 🎉
The fact that all other competing news stations in LA are also talking about this and greatly about him says soo much.
I lived in SoCal for 36 yrs & I remember him well. He was one of my favorite newscasters. Prayers to his family & the KTLA news family. Fan in AZ.
I’m out here in Arizona too! Grew up watching KTLA in Northern California watching Sam and the crew everything morning
I'm in tears
Heart attack?
I shared a few moments with Sam years ago at Golds Gym Hollywood next to him on a treadmill. The guy had no ego. He was as genuine as can be. And his reporting was part of my regular routine. I feel for his family and the KTLA family. I'm only a few years younger and need to remember not to take life for granted. He was a good guy. Probably a great one. RIP Sam
0:33😢 the moment when someone impacts your life and makes a change to make other remember you and how much they truly loved you not only as a coworker but as a friend. We all feel the same way that Frank does about Sam. He brought joy to all of us here in Southern California.
My wife and I will miss you so much. I too have live all of my 66 years in So. Cal. and have always been a KTLA viewer. His shoes will be impossible to fill. You will not be forgotten Sam.
Grew up watching him when KTLA 5 first started their news network. Sad 😔
I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend. I am from Texas, so I just “met” Sam through each of you. What a wonderful human he must have been. A true blessing to those who knew him. May you all find comfort in all those precious memories.🙏
I’m so sad😢😢😢 I always wake up every single day to watch Sam. My condolences to his family and KTLA family.
Absolutely devastating. 64 is way too young to leave this earth. Very much, we will miss his presence. Prayers to his family tonight.
He was too young. Condolences to his family. I applaud Frank’s strength because that was not easy.
Sam will be missed. I appreciated the broadcaster who spoke about him.
I'm here from Texas and you will be strongly missed Sam! RIP
My condolences to his daily, and the KTLA family. I can't imagine how hard it is for everyone
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood.
THANKS SAM!
Grew up watching Sam. He was KTLA. God Bless his family.
Famous for Knowing Celebrities or for Being a Father and Husband? His legacy is his family. Entertainment Hollywood racist sexist godless industry is nothing to be proud of. Talk to the millions of people who have come to Hollywood and only found casting couches and elite sex parties to be drugged and raped. Yeah, hes famous for painting this sex trafficking industry an Alice in wonderland luring teens from around the world into PedoWood Hollywood.
THANKS SAM!
I lived in LA 25 years and always looked forward to Sam's interviews. Seemed like a genuinely kind and decent man.
I was so sorry to hear the passing of Sam. My son and I have been watching him on KTLA since the early 90's. Sam was a great interviewer and we loved his laugh! He will be greatly missed.
Born and raised in So Cal, have watched KTLA and Sam for yearrrrrrsssss....all those mornings getting the kids off to school. My entire fam loved him and always will!!! RIP Sam
RIP Sam. Praying for his friends and family left behind 🙏
When I lived in L.A. in the 90s, I always watched KTLA & Sam Rubin. Condolences to to his family and his KTLA family.
I'm in Australia and the sad news just came on our morning show. I didn't want to cry today, but here I am. Such a huge loss to his family and news family. He was a true gentleman. Hugs to you all 💐
Sam Rubin & Chris Burrous one of a kind the best in the business talented and gifted made us all laugh countless times! Rest in peace brothers will never be forgotten
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Still sad about Chris Burroughs
Chris Burrous reference 3:02
OMG Chris Burrous death was really messed up. I never seen anyone do news the way he did. RIP Chris
Possibly the worst moment in Frank Buckley's broadcasting career and he did his absolute best to not only convey the terrible news, but to do so with raw emotion and humanity. Bravo sir for giving a friend and colleague the proper farewell he deserved.
I am truly stunned. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Sam. You made everyone’s life brighter. Thank you for all the smiles you made. Kind blessings to all his family at KTLA and at home.
I moved to California as a kid in the mid-90s. I basically grew up watching him every morning before school. He was a fun and interesting guy to watch on the news. Great personality. Great vibe. Man this is so unfair. Thank you for the memories, Sam. RIP.
Born n raised in LA and always watched the Ktla morning team! rip Sam
I watched him on tv here 🇬🇧 you could see what a lovely man he was , always caring and always so positive.
We are shocked here, and my heart goes out to his family and friends.
You will be missed Sam .
Goodnight God Bless 🙏🏼💐
So so sorry to hear this! From Canada! Such a shock ! Sweet man!
Absolutely heartbreaking. We all grew up with him. He’s a staple of the morning shows. All of my entertainment news came from Sam. I’m so sad. 😢😢
Him and Gayle(where is she) she's the female entertainment news person.
Rest in Peace Sam, I loved watching him growing up and until now do his news segments. He was so sweet and bubbly. Literally the life of the party at KTLA. My condolences to his family. ❤
This is horrible. I've lived in Los Angeles for 36 years (almost my entire adult life) and he was a treasure here. I just can't believe he's gone at only 64. He was home.....😢😢😢
RIP Mr. Rubin
Thank you for all the wonderful TV times and to others you touched personally.
OMG, so incredibly sad, he will be so missed, he is a Big part of Southern California ❤️🥲
I have no words…. I grew up watching Sam. I met him when I was 10. He was genuine, he was kind. Every morning watching the news, we enjoyed his entertainment reports. He will be a face of KTLA forever. I am so sorry for this loss. May EVERYONE heal from such of tragic loss of life. We all love you Sam, and we will miss you dearly. You will forever be in our hearts.
Still so shocked of Sam's passing.
I grew up watching Sam here in LA, and he always carried himself very professional, kind, caring, very well spoken and just so darn likable.
Thank you Frank for getting through this, it could not be easy but you handled it with grace and respect, Sam would be proud. God bless Sam, his family and his other family in KTLA.
We lost a legend, but Heaven gained an angel.
Rest easy Sam, and thank you for everything.🙏🏻✝️🕯️🌹