Sam Rubin Honored With Posthumous Emmy Award

LOS ANGELES, CA — The late KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin was named on Tuesday as the posthumous recipient of an Emmy Award.

Rubin, who died May 10 at 64, is the recipient of the Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award, presented to an individual or organization who has made "an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area," according to the Television Academy.

"Sam was a trailblazer, a pioneer in the modern age of television news. His contributions to entertainment journalism in Los Angeles and around the world are unmatched," said Academy chair Cris Abrego. "We are honored to recognize him for his influence and impact to our television community."

The award will be presented during the 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards on July 27 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire.

Rubin died May 10 at 64. KTLA and other outlets reported that Rubin died of a heart attack; the New York Times a week after his death reported Rubin died due to a "systems failure," citing his wife.

His cause of death is listed as deferred in Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's records.

Rubin joined KTLA in 1991, and over the following three decades became the face of entertainment journalism in LA. He was known for his easy-going interview style, which remained consistent whether talking to Hollywood's biggest veteran stars or little-known up-and-coming performers.

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