The KTLA 5 Morning News team is mourning the loss of one of its founding members and entertainment icon, Sam Rubin.
Sam’s death at the age of 64 was announced on Friday, stunning his colleagues and drawing tributes from friends and colleagues in Hollywood.
Sam joined KTLA 5 Morning News in 1991, immediately making an impact with his knowledge of film and television and his infectious charm. His reports, interviews and reporting were the heart of the morning show and a hallmark of the KTLA brand.
Sam Rubin in high school during a taping of “Student News” in 1977 (Rick Gerber). 
Sam Rubin demonstrates his world famous “cupcake sandwich” method. (KTLA) 
Perry, Sam Rubin’s eldest daughter, reports on KTLA 5 Morning News. Legendary KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin. (KTLA) 
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Television personalities Jessica Holmes (L) and Sam Rubin arrive at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theater LA Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Jessica Holmes and Sam Rubin reporting on the red carpet. (KTLA) Jessica Holmes and Sam Rubin reporting on the red carpet. (KTLA) 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Sam Rubin of KTLA attends the silver carpet rollout event for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on January 17, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. 719737 (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner) 
SANTA MONICA, CA – JANUARY 10: Actor Hugh Jackman (L) speaks to Sam Rubin at the 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards held at the Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, in California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JUNE 20: Actress Zooey Deschanel and entertainment journalist Sam Rubin speak onstage during the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel on June 20, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for the Broadcast Television Journalists Association)
Sam’s Morning News co-hosts reflected on its impact during KTLA’s live coverage Monday morning.
Eric Spillman, original Morning News member: “We’re going to look back at the moments that made Sam, Sam. A uniquely talented individual who was our friend and made everyone feel like part of our family here at KTLA . And it’s going to be a very difficult day,” Eric said at the opening of the show.
Chris Schauble: “The expression we say here is, ‘a rising tide lifts all boats.’ He lifted everyone’s boat. Sam made everyone better.
Ginger Chan: “He really fought for others. People who may not have had the same voice as him, or the same strength or power, but he was there for everyone, fighting for everyone.
Henry DiCarlo: “He was in many ways our steering wheel. He led us. Were broken. We are devastated and I wish I could express more of the thoughts I wanted to express, but the best way to honor Sam and honor his legacy is to tell the people around you how much you loved him.
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