Remembering Sam Rubin: A Legacy in Entertainment Reporting

Sam Rubin, a long-time anchor with KTLA since 1991, has passed away at the age of 64.

He died of a heart attack after his daily Hollywood news segment on the channel.

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Rubin was a beloved figure in the local news and entertainment industry in Los Angeles.

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He was known for his friendly demeanor and fearlessness in asking tough questions.

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Rubin won multiple Emmy awards and received accolades such as the Golden Mike Award and a lifetime achievement award.

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He owned a television production company, SRE, Inc., which produced over 200 hours of programming.

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Rubin co-wrote biographies about Jacqueline Onassis and Mia Farrow.

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He was a founding member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

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Rubin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and their three children.

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Lesley Goldberg contributed to the reporting of his passing.

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