Sam Rubin’s official reason behind dying has been revealed.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner announced on Tuesday, July 9, that the longtime leisure reporter died from “ischemic coronary heart illness because of atherosclerotic coronary artery illness (deadly heartbeat because of lack of blood and oxygen flowing to the guts).”
Rubin died on Might 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 medical expert’s workplace confirmed that “the style of dying is pure.”
The findings were also shared by KTLA, the information station the place Rubin labored for over three a long time.
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The outlet was the primary to announce his dying during a live broadcast and a statement on X, previously Twitter, on Might 10.
“KTLA 5 is profoundly saddened to report the dying of Sam Rubin,” the assertion learn.
“Sam was a large within the native information business and the leisure world, and a fixture of Los Angeles morning tv for many years. His chuckle, attraction and caring persona touched all who knew him. Sam was a loving husband and father: the roles he cherished probably 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 an announcement to PEOPLE in Might.
“Morning information won’t ever be the identical. I feel all of us really feel that shedding Sam is like shedding an in depth household good friend… Somebody who might all the time raise your spirits, somebody who was welcome in your house, and all the time confirmed up with a smile on his face. Sam will likely be ceaselessly missed,” Gruttemeyer mentioned.
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He’s survived by his spouse, Leslie, and their 4 youngsters, together with his teenage son, Colby, who shared a touching tribute on-air days after his father’s dying.
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“I really like you a lot. On the day you died, I hope you heard me say that. You have been the kindest soul. You have been the sunshine in each room. I can’t think about my life with out you,” he mentioned. “You have been a part of my all the things.”
