Hollywood A-Listers React to Sam Rubin’s Death: “Your Professionalism Was Unmatched”
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Hollywood A-listers took to social media this weekend to honor Sam Rubin, the beloved KTLA anchor who died on Friday.
“Your professionalism was unmatched by your kindness and humanity,” Viola Davis wrote on Instagram. “I will miss your presence on The Red Carpet. God bless your loved ones. Godspeed.”
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Rubin was a popular entertainment anchor on KTLA-TV’s morning show, and appeared across Hollywood at award shows and red carpet events. He died of a heart attack on Friday at age 64.
“KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin,” the channel wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades. His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family during this difficult time.”
Comedian John Mulaney also took a moment to honor Rubin at the end of his final episode of John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A., which aired live on Netflix on Friday night.
“A special L.A. goodbye to Mr. Sam Rubin,” Mulaney told the crowd before signing off.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos honored Rubin on Instagram, writing, “Awards season Red Carpets will never be the same without KTLA’s Sam Rubin. Always having the most fun and always a smile and a laugh. He was a legend in this town.”
On Twitter, Ryan Reynolds wrote: “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.”
See more Hollywood tributes to Rubin below.
I am numb and shocked at the news of my friend Sam Rubin passing. He cared about everyone that he met and always took the time to smile and ask about family and was the best at what he did. I can’t believe this news. So devastating and sad. Thinking about his beautiful family… pic.twitter.com/xthdAOvGha
— Greg Grunberg (@greggrunberg) May 10, 2024
Devastated by this news. I truly loved Sam, who was so supportive of me and the industry in general. He was the best. I can’t quite process him being gone. Sending so much love to his family and friends. So sad. RIP Sam. Love you, pal. https://t.co/w4TxOcSsZa
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) May 10, 2024
Condolences to the family of @SamOnTV. 😔
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) May 10, 2024
This is shocking news. @SamKTLA was a friend. I enjoyed all the times I got to visit him at KTLA.
Life is short. Live, love and laugh every chance you get. And let the folks you love know that you do. ❤️ https://t.co/INaLghcwla— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) May 10, 2024
Sam was a genuine sweetheart- entirely a gentleman https://t.co/nc4sS3t2eT
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) May 10, 2024
We are sad to hear about the sudden passing of TV icon Sam Rubin! SPJ/LA sends condolences to his family and everyone at @KTLA https://t.co/T5uJgiextb
— SPJLA (@SPJLA) May 10, 2024
Ohhh @SamOnTV , such sad news. You were an important part of our industry for so long. Sending condolences to your loved ones and the @KTLA family #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/mJUDVLOkaw
— Sharon Lawrence (@sharonlawrence) May 10, 2024
Sam Rubin…always a gentleman. He was the President of entertainment news in this business. Kind, funny and the best at this job. He will be sorely missed. 💔@KTLA @KTLAMorningNews
— Nischelle Turner (@nischelleturner) May 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of the great journalist Sam Rubin. My condolences to his family and loved ones and everyone at KTLA. I will say from personal experience Sam was always incredibly funny, kind, welcoming, and prepared during the many interviews he has done… https://t.co/qluDENfCVz
— Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) May 10, 2024
@SamOnTV @KTLA I am so sorry to hear about my friend Sam Rubin going to heaven. I have known him for decades. He was always interested in my projects and always laughed at my silly jokes.
Sam you will be missed…
Love,
Richard Simmons— Richard Simmons (@TheWeightSaint) May 10, 2024
Truly heartbreaking to hear of the passing of Sam Rubin from KTLA morning news. He made my mornings, my band and me, more interesting and entertaining than they deserved to be…
Thank you Sam, Rest Easy 🙏💚 pic.twitter.com/xkqGMeyKyV— Mark McGrath (@mark_mcgrath) May 10, 2024
RIP Sam Rubin. He loved movies and was always smiling when he was at the theatre. It was a treat for us whenever he came by for a story. This picture is from when he did a mini-handprint on a Countdown to the Oscars Show. Our hearts go out to his family and everyone at KTLA. pic.twitter.com/jyY7qgU7NH
— TCL Chinese Theatres (@ChineseTheatres) May 10, 2024
We are saddened to learn of broadcaster Sam Rubin's untimely passing. An LA morning news fixture & entertainment reporter, Sam worked at @KTLA for 30+ years covering the industry. Condolences to his wife, 4 children & colleagues. #SagAftraMember since 1988 https://t.co/X0RF5p7vJB
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) May 10, 2024
#RIP, Sam Rubin. Growing up in LA, I watched your career for many years. Too soon, too sudden.https://t.co/TacSxSG9SP
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) May 10, 2024
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. But most of all, he was a loving father and husband and just a good person. Sending all my love… pic.twitter.com/UAzLGFIzYS
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) May 11, 2024
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. https://t.co/xWDA8wY787
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) May 10, 2024
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. pic.twitter.com/rAG8DZ777q
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) May 10, 2024
So sad and sorry to hear of Sam Rubin’s passing. Consummate pro. I did my first interview with him in something like ‘93, and countless times over the years. He loved actors and movies. He made everyone feel comfortable and it was always fun and easy. He was an institution. We…
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) May 10, 2024
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Sam Rubin’s untimely passing. If you look up “kind” you would see his picture. RIP, Sam.. you will definitely be missed by me. pic.twitter.com/MsHYoXnnvs
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) May 10, 2024
This is heartbreaking. Sam Rubin was a Los Angeles institution and so full of life. He was great at his job—which he loved—but most importantly he was always kind and gracious. Sending love to his family. https://t.co/YcnJLY2rGi
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) May 10, 2024
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