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Josie Gibson and Rochelle Humes have paid tribute to Sam Rubin following the 64-year-old's sudden death.
Sam, a Hollywood correspondent for This Morning and the host of Hollywood Uncensored, tragically died at the age of 64 after being rushed to hospital.
Variety reports that Sam collapsed with a heart attack while working from his home one morning. He was quickly transported to a Los Angeles hospital by ambulance, but sadly did not survive.
The This Morning family paid tribute to Sam on Friday night, with the ITV show's official Instagram sharing a picture of the late star and telling followers: "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."
"Devastating news. So so sad to heart this. Always the kindest and most generous! Praying for his family and loved ones," Rochelle wrote underneath This Morning's tribute, with her co-star Josie adding: "I love Sam. <3 So sad." Craig Doyle penned: "So very sorry to hear this awful news, a true gentleman and a brilliant broadcaster…loved our chats. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
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The full tribute from the This Morning account read: "We have very heavy hearts this weekend with the news from Los Ángeles that our Hollywood reporter Sam Rubin has died at the age of 64. 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."
The late star with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning in 2018 (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)KTLA confirmed the news of Sam's death with a tragic update on their website, writing: "KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the death of Sam Rubin. Sam was a giant in the local news industry and the entertainment world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning television for decades." In a heartfelt tribute, the network lauded his warm nature, stating: "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."
In addition to his work on KTLA, Rubin was also a popular contributor to This Morning. Broadcasting direct from Hollywood, he would provide insider gossip and commentary. His most recent appearance on This Morning was back in 2018 when he hobnobbed with presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford about the latest buzz in Hollywood.
Friends and colleagues have paid their respects to Sam Rubin on social media following his sudden passing. Lisa Dent from 720 WGN shared on X: "Sam Rubin @SamOnTV had a heart attack and could not be saved. I'm heartbroken. He was a member of my radio show family, joining us a few times a week. Finding out live on the prompted some serious sobbing. My heartfelt condolences to his beloved family. Godspeed Sam."
A devastated fan posted: "Sad to hear that Sam Rubin of KTLA has passed suddenly from a heart attack. I loved his reporting. He was such a sweet, fun, nice guy. Condolences for his family." And publicist Jamie Gruttemeyer Symonds expressed to Variety: "I feel like everyone is going to feel like they lost a family friend."
On Thursday, Sam appeared on air for KTLA, where he's been a figure since 1991, earning several Emmys and a Golden Mike award during his time there. Also known for his show Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin, which ran over 100 episodes, he's a lifetime achievement gift recipient from the Southern California Broadcasters Association.
He leaves behind his wife, Leslie Gale Shuman, whom he married in 2007, and their two children. Sam was previously wed to Julie Anderson with that marriage started in 1988 and ended in 2006, and they also have two children together.