Sam Rubin, a veteran Californian leisure reporter who additionally labored for ITV, has died on the age of 64.

Los Angeles TV station KTLA referred to as the reporter "a giant in the local news industry", as they paid tribute.

"His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him," the station added.

"Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished the most."

The US veteran journalist "regularly broadcast live" into ITV's This Morning through the years.

This Morning mentioned they'd air a tribute for Rubin on Monday.

"He woke up Tinseltown every day for decades with his likeable charm and knowledgeable take on the movie world, he was on first name terms with the stars and became affectionately known as 'Hollywood Sam'. We will miss him," This Morning mentioned in an announcement on X.

"There will be a tribute to Sam on Monday's show, but in the meantime, we send our condolences to his wife Leslie, their four children and Sam's colleagues at KTLA."

Among among the well-known faces paying tribute was US actor Ben Stiller, who described him as a "consummate pro".

"So sad and sorry to hear of Sam Rubin's passing", he mentioned.

The Zoolander star mentioned: "I did my first interview with him in something like '93, and countless times over the years. He loved actors and movies.

"He made everybody really feel comfy and it was all the time enjoyable and straightforward. He was an establishment."

American actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who starred in Community and The Odd Couple, also said: "Sam was a pal. I loved all of the occasions I obtained to go to him at KTLA."

Canadian and American actor Ryan Reynolds added: "Even if I was on my 85th interview that day, I was always happy to see Sam.

"Even if HE was on his eighty fifth interview that day, he all the time introduced real kindness, curiosity and an outdoor the field query."

Born in San Diego in 1960, Rubin joined KTLA in 1991 and won several awards over his 33-year stint with the broadcaster.

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He was a multiple-Emmy winner, acquired the Golden Mike Award for greatest leisure reporter and a lifetime achievement award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association, and was named greatest leisure reporter by the Los Angeles Press Club.

KTLA anchor Lynette Romero wrote in a prolonged tribute that she "didn't believe it. It had to be a mistake. But it was true", following his dying.

"I've known Sam since I moved to LA 25 years ago. And there are so many things I could say about him," she mentioned.

"Yes, he was incredibly good at his job. He loved being on TV. He adored his family. He cherished his friends. He was kind and thoughtful and had the most beautiful blue eyes."

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