KTLA Reporter Sam Rubin’s Son Pays Emotional Tribute To Late Dad On Air

Sam Rubin‘s son paid tribute to his late father on the air simply 3 days after his premature loss of life — and it is heart-wrenching, to say the least … as a result of he bought choked up a number of instances.

Sitting beside his dad’s KTLA colleagues Monday … Colby Rubin held it collectively fairly properly throughout a letter he learn aloud to his dad … however at instances, wanted a couple of seconds to gather himself earlier than reflecting on his dad’s profound influence on his life during the last 16 years.

Colby wasn’t simply talking to the group … the message was on to Sam, making it all of the extra uncooked as he informed SR how a lot he idolized him — and the way he’d all the time be his hero.

Colby goes on to say he owed who he was to his dad … little doubt, making the conclusion that he would not be there for his huge life moments, comparable to his marriage ceremony, much more gut-wrenching once you hear him ship this. Yeah, it is a tear-jerker for positive.

Colby made it clear within the time they’d collectively, he skilled extra of a father determine than some individuals do of their complete lives — and in addition harassed the significance of hugging your family members each single day.

As we reported, the longtime leisure reporter suffered a coronary heart assault at his dwelling Friday. After being rushed to UCLA West Hills, he went into full cardiac arrest and died.

Sam has been with KTLA since 1991 — and he is been a mainstay in Southern California houses for many years, masking leisure, film, and TV information … successful a number of Emmys alongside the way in which. He was 64.