ITV pays tribute to This Morning star who died days after last appearance

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This Morning has honored Sam Rubin following his passing, which occurred only a few days after his last appearance on the ITV program.

A reliable source near KTLA 5, the American station where Rubin presented the “Morning News” program, has verified his passing. Rubin passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 64.

The journalist, who was widely praised as a significant influencer in the regional media sector and the field of entertainment, gained fame among British audiences as the entertainment reporter who would deliver real-time updates straight from Tinseltown.

This Morning's official social media pages expressed their condolences for Rubin by saying that they were deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Rubin, who was their Hollywood reporter, had died at the age of 64 in Los Angeles.

Sam achieved an Emmy award as a correspondent for entertainment and a host for the top-rated morning show on KTLA in Los Angeles. He had a frequent presence in This Morning through live broadcasting.

The statement went on to say that for many years, he charmed Tinseltown with his amiable demeanor and insightful commentary on the film industry. He was friendly with the celebrities and even earned the endearing nickname of "Hollywood Sam". He will be greatly missed.

In their upcoming episode on Monday (May 13), This Morning will feature a tribute dedicated to Rubin and have expressed their condolences to his colleagues at KTLA, as well as his wife Leslie and four children.

Sam Rubin, who has now passed, had famous people honouring him such as well-known actors Mark Hamill and Ben Stiller. Stiller expressed his condolences on X/Twitter by saying: "I'm extremely saddened to learn of Sam Rubin's death. He was consistently professional throughout his career."

Back in '93, I conducted my initial interview with him, and I had the pleasure of speaking with him numerous times ever since then. He had an immense passion for films and performers.

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He was able to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. He was an iconic figure. We have unfortunately lost him much too early.

The announcement of his death has caused great sadness for KTLA news.

A statement released on X stated that Sam was a well-known figure in the news and entertainment scene, and had a long-standing career on morning television in Los Angeles.

Sam was a person who had a delightful laughter, charisma, and a kind-hearted personality that left a positive impact on everyone he met. He treasured the roles of being a doting husband and father more than anything else.

In addition to sharing news about famous people and events, Rubin collaborated with Richard Taylor on writing two biographies. One was about the previous First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, called "Jackie: A Lasting Impression". The other was focused on the life of actress Mia Farrow.