Leisure Reporter Sam Rubin’s Reason behind Demise Revealed

Sam Rubin‘s official explanation for dying has been revealed.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner introduced on Tuesday, July 9, that the longtime leisure reporter died from “ischemic coronary heart illness on account of atherosclerotic coronary artery illness (deadly heartbeat on account of lack of blood and oxygen flowing to the center).”

Rubin died on Could 10 whereas in a neighborhood hospital. Earlier that morning, he was experiencing abdomen ache and was suggested by his physician to name 911. He died in an emergency room later that morning. The health worker’s workplace confirmed that “the way of dying is pure.”

The findings had been additionally shared by KTLA, the information station the place Rubin labored for over three many years.

The outlet was the primary to announce his dying throughout a stay broadcast and a assertion on X, previously Twitter, on Could 10.

“KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the dying of Sam Rubin,” the assertion learn.

“Sam was a large within the native information trade and the leisure world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning tv for many years. His snort, appeal and caring character touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished essentially the most. Our ideas are with Sam’s household throughout this tough time,” the assertion continued.

Rubin’s longtime supervisor, Jamie Gruttemeyer, additionally confirmed the information in a press release to PEOPLE in Could.

“Morning information won’t ever be the identical. I believe all of us really feel that shedding Sam is like shedding a detailed household good friend… Somebody who may at all times raise your spirits, somebody who was welcome in your house, and at all times confirmed up with a smile on his face. Sam can be endlessly missed,” Gruttemeyer stated.

He’s survived by his spouse, Leslie, and their 4 kids, together with his teenage son, Colby, who shared a touching tribute on-air days after his father’s dying.

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“I like you a lot. On the day you died, I hope you heard me say that. You had been the kindest soul. You had been the sunshine in each room. I can’t think about my life with out you,” he stated. “You had been a part of my every thing.”