Remembering KTLA's Sam Rubin 

Very sad. I have been in California all my life and grew up watching him. 😢

Sam is a legend. Frank delivered this terrible news as a total professional and remained human. Cheers to you and the KTLA family.

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

I left California 20 years ago, but I have continued to watch Sam via the Internet. He was one of a kind.

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

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 ❤️ ❤❤

The raw emotion coming from the broadcasters speech said everything to me. RIP Sam Rubin.

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.

He made it always look so effortless. It was always a CONVERSATION, not an interview. We'll miss you, Sam ! 💙🙏👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

Remembering KTLA's Sam Rubin 1960-2024

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 💔

If you are from So Cal, you knew Sam Rubin. His energy made gloomy mornings tolerable. He will be missed.

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 💙

I loved watching Sam Rubin!! Loved His enthusiasm and sense of humor, He will be missed!! 😢 Condolences to the Rubin Family and friends!❤❤

Sam was like the rock of KTLA. He was like the uncle with a story to tell. He will be missed by all.

So many of us grew up watching Sam on TV. Been watching him since the 90’s. Thanks for the memories Sam. RIP

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.

A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. IMMEDIATELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY! God rest your precious soul, Sam❤

Good job Frank. Man thats hurts. RIP Sam!

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 💔🫶🏻🙏🏼💕✨️

R.I.P Sam, I remember watching KTLA everyday during my So. Cal years. Sam was always so polite and classy .

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.

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.

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 💝

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.

Sam Rubin rest in peace one of my favorite 💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

He left us suddenly and unexpectedly and he'll be greatly missed. RIP

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.

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. 🙏❤️

My heart is breaking watching this. Hugest hugs to the KTLA news team.

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

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!🥺💔

Tears are a sign of love and respect for the deceased. Never be ashamed to cry since that devalues and disrespects the deceased.

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.

Sam will be missed, all us 80's babies grew up watching him. RIP.

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!…

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!

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 sadd! Los Angeles love Sam. The world love this dude.

Props to Frank and the first group for pushing through and talking about it. So raw and real.

RIP Sam Rubin. My condolences to your wife, children and KTLA family❣️

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.

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!

R.I.P. Sam. I will miss your entertainment segments. I love the KTLA Ch.5 team. Condolences to Sam's family and friends.

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.....😢😢😢

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. 🙏🕊️🙏

Sam was soooooo loved! He will be missed. Heaven's gain.

LA will miss you Sam Rubin! Thank you for being a great leader and an amazing human being . We love you!

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

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.

Absolutely devastating. 64 is way too young to leave this earth. Very much, we will miss his presence. Prayers to his family tonight.

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.

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. ❤

The world needs more people like Sam. Sadly he may be one of a kind.

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 🎉

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.

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.

Frank Buckley broke my heart..I will remember Sam's family in my prayers tonight. PEACE BE UNTO ALL OF YOU🙏🏿

The fact that all other competing news stations in LA are also talking about this and greatly about him says soo much.

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 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 so sad😢😢😢 I always wake up every single day to watch Sam. My condolences to his family and KTLA family.

Born in 91’, been watching this guy on news my whole life basically. Damn. What a legend. Rest in peace 🙏🏾🕊️

You just never know when it's your time - God Bless!!

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 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 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

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

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 💐

I'm here from Texas and you will be strongly missed Sam! RIP

Wow, just heard about Sam. Watched him since the beginning. Condolences to his family and friends.

My condolences to his daily, and the KTLA family. I can't imagine how hard it is for everyone

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.

Sam will be missed. I appreciated the broadcaster who spoke about him.

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 🙏🏼💐

OMG, so incredibly sad, he will be so missed, he is a Big part of Southern California ❤️🥲

He was too young. Condolences to his family. I applaud Frank’s strength because that was not easy.

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.

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.

RIP Sam. Praying for his friends and family left behind 🙏

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. 😢😢

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 live in Arkansas and I even knew of how much of a legend he is. Sorry your friend has passed. My condolences

I grew up watching Sam Rubin from the morning show. I moved to Oregon and heard this today and was deeply saddened. My heart goes out to his family, the KTLA family and all Angelino's in Los Angeles. It is fitting to know that the city of Angels, just gained another true angel to look after them daily from a distance. Thank you Sam for putting a smile on our faces every day.

Born n raised in LA and always watched the Ktla morning team! rip Sam

I lived in LA 25 years and always looked forward to Sam's interviews. Seemed like a genuinely kind and decent man.

When I lived in L.A. in the 90s, I always watched KTLA & Sam Rubin. Condolences to to his family and his KTLA family.

Grew up watching Sam. He was KTLA. God Bless his family.

I feel like I’ve been watching Sam all my life. I’m definitely gonna miss his smile. From Inglewood, CA, we love you, Sam. R.I.P ❤ 🕊️