Hollywood is mourning the loss of entertainment giant and our dear friend Sam Rubin. The KTLA legend was not just a household name for KTLA viewers, but also for some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars. For over 30 years, he was a fixture on the red carpets of premieres and awards shows, and Hollywood’s elite had the greatest affection for him.

Sam Rubin was a LEGEND,” Jerry O’Connell wrote on X, formerly Twitter, who appeared on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Friday. “Rest In Peace KING.” Ben Stiller wrote: “So sad and sorry to hear of Sam Rubin’s passing.

Sam Rubin helped pioneer early morning TV broadcasts at Channel 5, and his coverage of Hollywood tended to be largely positive.