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Sam Rubin, KTLA Reporter, Dead at 64

Sam Rubin, the longtime and beloved journalist, died Friday following a heart attack.

Sam Rubin, a beloved TV journalist who was a fixture in Los Angeles and an integral part of KTLA's immensely popular morning show, has died, ET has confirmed. He earned top billing from the Los Angeles Press Club and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association. Rubin, also a fixture at red carpet events like the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, was born in San Diego, California, but long considered Los Angeles his home.

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