This Morning pays tribute to correspondent Sam Rubin after death

This Morning has paid tribute after its Hollywood correspondant Sam Rubin passed away.

The show's official Twitter/X account announced the sad news, and revealed that there will be an on-air tribute on Monday's show.

The post reads: "We have very heavy hearts this weekend with the news from Los Angeles that our Hollywood reporter Sam Rubin has died at the age of 64.

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"Sam was an Emmy winning entertainment correspondent and presenter for Los Angeles' No 1 morning show on KTLA, and regularly broadcast live into This Morning. He woke up Tinseltown every day for decades with his likeable charm and knowledgeable take on the movie world, he was on first name terms with the stars and became affectionately known as 'Hollywood Sam'.

"We will miss him. There will be a tribute to Sam on Monday's show, but in the meantime, we send our condolences to his wife Leslie, their four children and Sam's colleagues at KTLA."

Occasional This Morning host Rylan responded to the post, commenting: "Extremely sad news. A lovely man."

There are also dozens of tributes from actors, broadcasters, and behind-the-scenes staff in Hollywood across social media, with many recalling their interactions with him.

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"So sad and sorry to hear of Sam Rubin's passing. Consummate pro," Ben Stiller wrote. "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 have lost him way too soon. Sending love to his family."

"EVERYONE loved Sam Rubin," comedian and The Masked Singer's Ken Jeong posted. "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 to Sam's family and everyone whose lives have been blessed by him."

Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard added: "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."

24 and Designated Survivor actor Kiefer Sutherland wrote: "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."

Legendary songwriter Diane Warren wrote: "What sad shifty news, we lost a good, no, a great one, my friend and a friend to all those lucky enough to know him, whether personally or on their TV every morning, Sam Rubin. Such a great guy. Such a huge loss."

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