KTLA reporter Sam Rubin’s son pays emotional tribute to late father on air

Sam RubinThe son’s son paid tribute to his late father on air just three days after his untimely death – and it’s heartbreaking to say the least… as he was choked several times.

Sitting next to his father’s KTLA colleagues on Monday… Colby Rubin held it together pretty well during a letter he read to his father…but sometimes needed a few seconds to collect himself before reflecting on his father’s profound impact on his life over the past 16 years.

Colby wasn’t just speaking to the audience… the message was addressed directly to Sam, which made it all the more raw when he told SR how much he idolized him – and that he would always be his hero.

Colby goes on to say that he owes who he was to his father…no doubt, which made him realize he wouldn’t be around for his big life moments, like his wedding, even more heartbreaking hearing him give birth. this. Yeah, it’s definitely a tearjerker.

Colby made it clear that in the time they had together, he experienced more of a father figure than some people experience in their entire lives — and also emphasized the importance of hugging your loved ones every day.

As we reported, the old entertainment reporter had a heart attack Friday at his home. After being rushed to UCLA West Hills, he went into full cardiac arrest and died.

Sam has been with KTLA since 1991 – and he’s been a fixture in Southern California homes for decades, covering entertainment, film and TV news and winning multiple Emmys along the way. He was 64.