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Sam Rubin, Longtime KTLA Entertainment Reporter and Anchor, Dies at 64

He joined the L.A. station in 1991 and worked red carpets and morning shows. "He made every human being feel so special and got them to open up like a flower," says Henry Winkler.

For L.A. entertainment diehards, the San Diego native was a staple of the industry, one who reported from many a red carpet in addition to his role as the face of showbiz on Channel 5. The Critics Choice Association said it was “devastated by the sudden loss of our dear friend Sam Rubin, a longtime member of our board of directors and a guiding force throughout our 30-year history. Sam’s generous spirit, unfailing good humor and deep knowledge of Hollywood made him a legend in the entertainment business and a trusted friend to millions of viewers — and to hundreds of stars who relaxed in easy conversation with him on his set at KTLA and on countless red carpets.”

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