Stars pay tribute to late entertainment reporter
Dozens of Hollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute to Sam
Rubin, the veteran KTLA 5 entertainment reporter who died Friday of a heart attack at age 64.
Rubin had anchored the station’s morning program since 1991.
The online response to the sad news was swift.
Ryan Reynolds: “Even if I was on my 85th interview that day, I was always happy to see Sam. Even if HE was on his 85th interview that day, he always brought genuine kindness, curiosity and an outside the box question.”
Ron Howard: “RIP Sam Rubin. Always upbeat, gracious and fun to talk with on the air or off. His passing leaves a hole in the heart of the Hollywood community and industry.”
Octavia Spencer: “So sad to learn that we’ve lost Sam Rubin. It was always a pleasure to see him and to be in his presence. My condolences to his family and fans.”
Ken Jeong: “EVERYONE loved Sam Rubin. He has supported my career and countless others since day one. And he had the best sense of humor about life, and we would make each other laugh all the time.”
Kiefer Sutherland: “I last talked to Sam Rubin at the Critics Choice
Awards this year. His smile and his genuine excitement for all things Hollywood ever present. In nervous situations he was a buoy of kindness. I will miss him.”
“But most of all, he was a loving father and husband and just a good person. Sending all my love to Sam’s family and everyone whose lives have been blessed by him. Love you @SamOnTV.”
Michael McKean: “RIP entertainment maven Sam Rubin. Genuinely good guy, and really the only game in town.”
Kate Flannery: “Gutted to hear this! Sam Rubin was the best of the best, just saw him a few weeks ago. He was always authentic and kind, a true loss for all of us and @KTLA.”