Sam Rubin, a respected KTLA news anchor, has passed away, prompting tributes from across the globe. Rubin, born in San Diego and raised in Los Angeles, had a significant impact on entertainment journalism, starting his career in the 1970s. His colleagues and viewers remember him as a genuine person and a great broadcaster, consistent both on and off the camera. Notably, Rubin's work included impactful segments such as those at The Motion Picture Home, which were credited with saving lives. His son, Colby, delivered an emotional tribute, highlighting the personal loss felt by his family and colleagues. Rubin died suddenly last week at the age of 64. Tributes were led by figures such as Karl Stefanovic and Richard Wilkins.
Gov. Cox recalls heroic actions of four officers on day of Sgt. Bill Hooser’s death. @LindsayOnAir has the story. https://t.co/bU5YxJ6Tdr
‘I will love you forever, Dad’: Sgt. Hooser’s daughters spoke about the man behind the badge https://t.co/UYvX183utD
Late KTLA Broadcaster Sam Rubin’s Son Shares Letter He Wrote to His Dad: ‘You’ll Never Pick Me Up From School Again’ | Video https://t.co/ZxLxAM8GDX
"I know he died doing what he loved to do—helping people." The two daughters of Sgt. Hooser gave an emotional tribute to him at the UCCU Event Center on Monday. @TVDanRascon has the story. Read more: https://t.co/DvEAY2xWOp https://t.co/KaXoa5J9Bg
TV reporter's son pays heart-wrenching on-air tribute to his late father: 'You will always be my hero' https://t.co/9LlJmN3TVl https://t.co/P3qAs2LdHK
🚔Sgt. Bill Hooser EOW: 5/5/2024 🔉 Final call 10-42 @KUTV2News | @NatPoliceAssoc | @SantaquinCity https://t.co/4gMwgYd1vQ
Wendy Burch: Sam Rubin's talent was simply 'brighter' https://t.co/o5rwlPBw7P
“Dad, I can’t believe you’re gone. You’ll never pick me up from school again…you won’t be at my wedding.” Sam Rubin’s son Colby pays tribute to his late father who died suddenly on Friday. https://t.co/nChW0DACqj
"Today, the sun in Hollywood shines a little less brightly, and the red carpets will be less joyful without Sam [Rubin]’s radiant presence in the future. His legacy as a pioneering figure and a true lover of people and the arts will forever light up our memories. We have lost a… https://t.co/STKDR7Nagf
Fallen Utah police officer remembered as ‘girl dad,’ grandpa and ‘best field training officer’ https://t.co/jbz0Hafvrh
Remembering Sam Rubin: KTLA’s Gentleman on the Red Carpet Who Never Stopped From Having the ‘Best F—ing Time’ https://t.co/7feooYDJPh via @variety @ByClaytonDavis
Colby Rubin, the son of the late Sam Rubin, delivered an emotional tribute to his father. https://t.co/JWRCIayvIr
Now: Hearse carrying #SgtBillHooser body leaving @UVU. @KUTV2News https://t.co/0iLFznA3Bk
Today we honored the life of Sgt. Bill Hooser — a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and law enforcement officer who was taken from this earth too soon. Sgt. Hooser is a hero and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. We pray that God will watch over and protect his family… https://t.co/PW78uM9jVH
SAM RUBIN: 1960-2024 Read a collection of viewer condolences and submit your own. https://t.co/kO8bgFhYpc
"Not that I don't think justice should be served, but my heart aches for those who do not know police officers are sent from god." - Courtney Hooser, daughter of #SgtBillHooser @KUTV2News | @NatPoliceAssoc https://t.co/SEpBP15o4I
Courtney Hooser is Sgt. Hooser's youngest daughter. She spoke tearfully about her father not being able to walk her down the aisle at her upcoming wedding. @KSL5TV https://t.co/Gd0ORYSVwS
#SgtBillHooser funeral—@GovCox says he prays people don’t take police for granted. “We care about our law enforcement officers.” @KUTV2News https://t.co/jyxFAoJLc8
Now: Daughter of #SgtBillHooser says “police officers are sent from God. My dad is nothing short of a hero.” @KUTV2News https://t.co/7NkKEXfKe3
Now: Shayle Terry, daughter of #SgtBillHooser, says “my dad loved being a girl dad.Never could I ask for a better dad.” @KUTV2News https://t.co/y86Ty1hHI5
"My parents truly were best friends:" Shayle Terry, the oldest daughter of Santaquin police Sgt. Bill Hooser, offers the eulogy at his funeral. WATCH: https://t.co/D23smjHhxs https://t.co/UFvfCJQsnR
‘Say I love you,’ Jo Koy shares thoughts on the passing of Sam Rubin https://t.co/YR3FY2vVNo https://t.co/BAFjLHU3tV
Law enforcement is rehearsing the 21 gun salute and folding the American flag for Sgt. Hoosier’s funeral. https://t.co/G8m2OM0F3L
LIVE NOW: Funeral coverage for Sgt. Bill Hooser https://t.co/n4XAPqT77s
There is not a dry eye in the @KTLA newsroom as Sam’s 16 year old son Colby just made the most touching dedication to his dad on TV. https://t.co/7ZRwPMnXYW
There is not a dry eye in the @KTLA newsroom as Sam’s kid Colby just made the most touching dedication to his dad on TV. https://t.co/Egmrr8raKf
Hearse at #SgtHooser funeral. @KUTV2News https://t.co/oFeJ79AhE4
This Morning star Ross King admits he is 'lost for words' as he fights back tears while paying tribute to entertainment reporter Sam Rubin after his shock death at the age of 64 https://t.co/2jjfVDTpMQ
Drums and bagpipes outside UCCU Center getting ready for Sgt. Hooser’s service. https://t.co/W2amtMnIBO
05/13: Funeral today for Sgt. Bill Hooser; police say man who killed Sgt. Hooser was also holding a woman against her will; Decker Lake Station remains inoperable after Trax derailment; and a robot is performing neck surgeries in Utah https://t.co/UwWTTtvHjg #utpol #utpolicy
Flags line 1200 West in Orem ahead of Sgt. Hooser’s funeral. Street will be closed near @UVU at 11. @KUTV2News https://t.co/3tcfEnluds
Now: Giant flag suspended by fire ladders for Sgt. Bill Hoosier’s funeral @UVU. @KUTV2News https://t.co/ydJl0giTi1
Richard Stellar remembers Sam Rubin and the time the KTLA journalist shed light on problems at The Motion Picture Home, literally saving lives in the process. https://t.co/vAcmYiXsMq
Firefighters unfurl an American flag above the entrance to @UVU, where people will come in to attend Sgt. Bill Hooser’s funeral. https://t.co/IN5HxCUbr9
"When Sam comes on, the volume goes up" Here's what I shared about my colleague, Sam Rubin, @KTLAMorningNews this morning https://t.co/V1GmFyOQpI
KTLA viewers invited to The Apple Pan Monday to remember Sam Rubin https://t.co/cH1kEHf7js https://t.co/qbJTs0DiF8
Family of fallen Santaquin officer: ‘He died doing a job he loved’. @TVDanRascon has the story. https://t.co/alKIX6AAKY
“He died doing a job that he loved." Family members reflected on their memories of Santaquin Sgt. Bill Hooser one week after he was killed in a hit-and-run. @cristian_sida https://t.co/g17dXkNLgU
Karl Stefanovic and Richard Wilkins have led on-air tributes for entertainment presenter Sam Rubin, who died suddenly last week, remembering the veteran reporter as a "great broadcaster" who was "exactly the same off camera as on". https://t.co/5zEJTK3b63
Tributes to Sam Rubin continue to flood in from across America and the world. https://t.co/NKp9im5F6r
As KTLA continues remembering Sam Rubin, we take a look back at one of his earliest entertainment segments in the 1970s, when he was still an aspiring television reporter. https://t.co/kCLVyx6mNB
The late Sam Rubin's SoCal life: Born in San Diego, raised in Los Angeles' #Westside (#RanchoPark). He also went to Emerson Jr. High and Uni HS. https://t.co/kc66ugmuRz
The LA Galaxy mourns the loss of deeply respected @KTLA news anchor, Sam Rubin. https://t.co/EZBk0bZc9h