Celebrities Pay Tribute to Entertainment Reporter Sam Rubin After His Passing at 64: ‘You Will Be Missed’ led by Ryan Reynolds, Reese Witherspoon, and Tom Hanks

Entertainment reporter Sam Rubin is being lauded by the celebrities he worked with for decades following his sudden death Friday in Los Angeles.

The Hollywood Uncensored host died of a heart attack. He was 64.

Rubin began working at KTLA in 1991 and became a regular on red carpets and on the station’s morning show, often doing live interviews with stars who stopped by to promote their latest projects.

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His last interview was with Jane Seymour, 73, who was promoting season three of her Acorn show Harry Wilde. 

After learning of the reporter’s passing Seymour penned, ‘It’s hard to believe that just yesterday I was with [Sam Rubin]. I’m deeply saddened by the news of his passing.’

Celebrities who worked with entertainment reporter Sam Rubin are offering their tributes to the late journalist following his sudden death Friday at the age of 64  (Pictured in 2018)

Rubin’s last interview was with Jane Seymour, 73. After learning of the reporter’s passing Seymour penned, ‘It’s hard to believe that just yesterday I was with [Sam Rubin]. I’m deeply saddened by the news of his passing… ‘You will be missed Sam’

‘He was consistently kind, happy, and always ready to offer assistance with any project I was a part of,’ she explained adding, ‘You will be missed Sam.’

Oscar winner Tom Hanks left a simple eulogy on social media.   

‘Sam Rubin, you will be missed. A good guy, that Sam. Hanx.’

Eva Longoria shared a memory of working with the seasoned journalist.

‘My heart is broken… one of my first red carpet interviews was with Sam,’ she said.

‘And for 20 years he lifted me up and always made me feel like I belonged in this industry. Rest in Power my friend.’ 

Ryan Reynolds spoke of Rubin’s kindness and professionalism. 

‘Even if I was on my 85th interview that day, I was always happy to see Sam. Even in HE was on his 85th interview that day, he always brought genuine kindness, curiosity and an outside the box question,’ the Deadpool actor said. 

Oscar winner Tom Hanks left a simple eulogy on social media. ‘Sam Rubin, you will be missed. A good guy, that Sam. Hanx’   (Pictured in Los Angeles in January 2024)

Oscar winner Tom Hanks left a simple eulogy. ‘Sam Rubin, you will be missed. A good guy, that Sam. Hanx.’ Reese Witherspoon called him ‘A wonderful man who made so many people smile. Sam, you will always be remembered with fondness’

Reese Witherspoon called him ‘A wonderful man who made so many people smile. Sam, you will always be remembered with fondness.’

Lisa Rinna shared a photo from her husband Harry Hamlin’s recent interview on KTLA. 

‘Sam Rubin was an amazing man, who was so supportive of our family over the years. A total gentleman and ultimate pro. Harry was just with him at @ktla5news a couple  days a go. RIP SAM,’

Comedian and actress Kathy Griffin wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, ‘I am in shock.’ 

‘I don’t know who in Los Angeles has been interviewing me longer than Sam, the Unconventional actress relayed. ‘He always had a great wit about him and seemed to enjoy the fun part of the job. A true icon.’ 

Lisa Rinna shared a snap of Rubin interviewing her husband Harry Hamlin just days before his death. The actress called him ‘an amazing man, who was so supportive of our family over the years. A total gentleman and ultimate pro’ 

‘My heart is broken… one of my first red carpet interviews was with Sam,’ Eva Longoria said. ‘And for 20 years he lifted me up and always made me feel like I belonged in this industry. Rest in Power my friend’    (Pictured in Doral, FL in April)

Selma Blair recalled, ‘You were my first on air interview, and one of my last. I feel so fortunate to have watched you and known you for so many years… Your memory will be a blessing. Another beloved favorite! Thank you for your humanity’  (Pictured in Los Angeles in April)

Comedian and actress Kathy Griffin said Rubin ‘always had a great wit about him and seemed to enjoy the fun part of the job. A true icon’ 

Selma Blair recalled, ‘You were my first on air interview, and one of my last. I feel so fortunate to have watched you and known you for so many years.’

‘Oh Sam! This is a sad moment, to know you are not here on this Earth. Your memory will be a blessing. Another beloved favorite! Thank you for your humanity.’

Daphne Zuniga sent out condolences to his family. Love you to his family and close ones. Sam Rubin always made me happy!

Rubin is survived by his wife Leslie and their four children.