KTLA Reporter Sam Rubin's Son Honors His Dad in an Emotional Tribute On-Air | E! News

Following the news of the death of the Los Angeles tv anchor, Colby Rubin, son of the late Sam Rubin, appears on the news show to reflect on his memories with his father and the grief from his sudden departure.
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[@PlayedTV]

He was so strong - What an incredible kid.

[@jesusmorajr146]

I agree 👍💯 and he should be his father's successor

[@donnabaardsen5372]

@@jesusmorajr146 My guess is he will be.

[@jesusmorajr146]

@@donnabaardsen5372 he will continue his father's legacy

[@bzb500]

This young man at 16 is more of a man to express his respect and love for his father Sam Rubin. They had a father and son bond that is heart felt. God bless you Colby you shared so many beautiful things about your father. God needed another angel 😇 God bless you and your family.❤

[@marthanickson5344]

Going to miss you Sam Channel 5 news has been my favorite for 40 years condolences to the family.😢😢❤

[@jesusmorajr146]

I know this is too soon to say but I highly recommend Sam Rubin's son to be his successor for channel 5 News. Sam would be proud of his son taking over interviewing all of the celebrities. We all miss you Sam 💕

[@ichi1957]

The loss of Sam Rubin is so very sad, he was such a likeable man, not a mean word ever came out of his mouth. Prayers go to his family. Bye Sam, you are a star.

[@leahartlee29]

This made me cry... and miss my parents who died in 2020 (dad) and 2021 (mom). They were my best friends, and the people I wanted to be with more than anyone... with my brothers. A loving family is a gift that never ends, for long after it's gone, the great memories live on! Sending love and peace to Sam's family. What a beautiful, moving tribute!

[@laraoneal7284]

Colby you are so adorable. You were so blessed to have him as ur dad. He was so special. I only watched Channel 5 to see SAM RUBIN. So warm and sweet. RIP SAM.

[@cm9859]

Heartbreaking 💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢 His son is so brave. I heard entire message. I had tears in my eyes.

[@NicksFrictionZone]

Colby, if you see this message, please know that your dad loved you more than you can ever imagine. I can say this with confidence, cause I see the love pouring out of your soul in this TV interview. I also lost my dad last year, from heart complications. My dad was my best friend, and I loved him dearly. Sending prayers and thoughts of courage to you and your family 🦾

[@yvette9181]

I saw this live. What a strong, brave, and respectful young man, Colby is! The love for his dad was very obvious. It was heartbreaking 💔😢 Your dad is very proud of you, Colby❤️

[@skater5696]

Sam's colleagues said that Sam Rubin was the same off camera as he was on camera, and family was everything to him. Colby's letter to his dad is a testament to that. The text messages also show the wonderful supportive relationship that Sam cultivated with his son. Deep condolences to his family and colleagues. He was an angel on earth.

[@teresawatson9656]

What a beautiful soul. My family lost our Dad the same way.i was 16. You will have a long recovery...❤ May he rest in peace.

[@NikkiScatch84]

I’m very sorry for your loss!

[@traceyd.833]

Great job Colby. You’re a strong young man. You are not alone in this. We loved you Dad

[@sheenObeenO]

That was such a touching message to his dad. I think Sam's sudden passing affected us SoCal residents & Hollywood more than the rest of the country. I grew up watching KTLA News. Sam will surely be missed. May he RIP.

[@Ulove619]

So sad for him to lose his hero. I’m so sad for him & his wife. His dad did have a welcoming glow. I will miss his smile. Stay strong young man.

[@dennyii5292]

He is so brave and strong. Prayers for him and his family ❤❤❤

[@Badmom1956]

He was so brave, for him to be able to do that this soon speaks about his upbringing, and the love he had for his father. You could hear the people sitting around him, sobbing.😢

[@DJ-vb9wi]

Oh what a heart breaking and heart-felt tribute from Colby. Your father would be so very proud of you Colby! My prayers and thoughts are with the Rubin family and work family. What a tragic loss for everyone. RIP Sam! Love you!

[@Rebwell]

What a beautiful young man. This was such an honor to watch. Love to you and your family.

[@justbecause502]

OMG,, his words brought tears to my eyes ! 😢 May your dad RIP 🙏XOXO💞

[@nealey01]

This made me cry! I will miss Sam's smile and his thoughts on the celebrities on the red carpet! Sam, you have a beautiful and caring son. His tribute to you was so heartfelt❤❤

[@projectpamaphd7042]

Sam did a great job raising him. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SuzanneG2010]

I’m so deeply sorry. Your Dad knows your love.

[@stacyscooby8488]

sending Lots of Love to the Rubin family and friends.

[@NikkiScatch84]

Aww he’s really strong. This cannot be easy. 😢

[@stevewrightinca]

What a beautiful father/son story! Sam was loved by so many of us who watched him thru the years but the love of his family was likely what he cherished most. We miss you Sam.

[@beardneck8407]

All of Southern California is mourning for this man

[@taniamonaghan2489]

What a beautiful tribute,he would of heard you when you said you love him,

[@wilmakahala]

My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. I’ve been a KTLA viewer since 1990.😢

[@EddieJay1312]

I remember sam Rubin from waaay back. Man death is such a tragedy

[@hectorrivera66]

He's a natural in front of the camera.

[@chrisgrant9083]

What a Awesome Son.God bless you Sam and family

[@latashalatasha6993]

Well said and good on him for sharing. This is sad but I am glad his feelings were shared with us as it proves how sincere Sam was.

[@tinabica-demers9205]

Colby, I sent you all the love for you and your family. We are so familiar of your loss, bc 2 1/2 years ago, we lost Mike. My children's father, my husband...,we woke up to our whole world imploding. Sudden Fatal heart attack, with no warning. Kid's looked at me to fix him and he was far gone. Look for the signs because he is and always will be by your side. Your father was a light that will always shine. He is so proud of your bravery, Please send my love to your Mom, it's so dang painful. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

He was so brave, I would have never made it through such a beautiful tribute. RIP.

[@kemhopkins3421]

Can't imagine.... God Bless them....

[@user-mc7bh9yg9k]

This made me choke up. Rest in Peace Sir.

[@noraalbright777]

My dad was my best friend! I lost him on July 11, 2020….I had turned 44 a week a day before that on July 3. Now I write my dad letters just titled Dear Dad…and there’s questions on there that mayb people have and got the answers to…I haven’t yet…but someday I’ll get the answers. Now I’m making the letters into a book…hoping that one day in some way…my letters inspire others.

[@skater5696]

I'm sorry for your loss. I also lost my dad in 2020. I hope maybe I can read your book should you choose to get it published one day.

[@noraalbright777]

@@skater5696 thank u and I’m sorry for ur loss as well! And yes I would love for u to read it!

[@skater5696]

@@noraalbright777 thank you so much. Yes let me know, let us know when it's ready! :) And take care.

[@noraalbright777]

@@skater5696 here’s one u can read. Let me kno what u think! Dear Dad, Today officially at 9pm tonite…closes out the school year at UPJ. I can honestly say that even tho I never thought about working at a school…or even at a college campus…I enjoyed my first year! And it was a successful year!! I made some great friendships with the college kids! Met people I never thought I would meet…and they made it a good year for me! So I thank them for that!! And also another thank u to them…for allowing me to b in their lives even if it’s only for a brief moment or a year…u made it very enjoyable for me!! They made ”going to school” interesting to say the least!! They were there when I really started seeing the weight loss…a journey I needed…health reasons…but leave it at that. The friendships I’ve made in a year…the people who inspired me to keep going…the people who tell u that ur awesome…yet don’t tell u y…I’m still trying to find my awesome…I don’t think I found it yet. One day I will! The college kids even stood by me and gave their support thru the heart troubles and the foot pain…that still hasn’t eased up either…stubborn. Yea yea I kno what ur gonna say…we’ll stop there…nothing more to see or hear or read. We stood beside each other not behind…but gave each otheir courage to continue on their journey thru this thing we call life. The “adulting” stage…or is it just a phase? Still figuring that answer out….didn’t get far. Lol! They took it all in…absorbed what they could…took interest in me turning these letters I write to u into a book! With a lot of encouragement behind it!! It’s in the making. The kids did so much more than that tho!! Which is great for them!! They kno they can come to me and talk about anything…without judgement. They kno they have a friend in me…who they want to see me when I’m there and make the effort to see how I’m doing when they kno I’m there! And I want them to kno that the friendship goes both ways…even after they graduate!! They have the encouragement to b inspired while inspiring. What do I mean by that? It means they can take to me and actually want to hear what I have to say or suggest…it also means that they can give me a way to inspire them while inspire me! It means they kno advice taken and given go hand in hand. They kno that they joke around with me and I can do it back…is a good thing to have!! But in all seriousness…they kno that classes come first…because they r the next generation who needs inspired!! So y not now? It doesn’t matter how old u r to inspire and b inspired. So I say DO IT!! But do it for u…because its then when u can when u can inspire urself…that u can inspire others. Also when trying to inspire others they in turn inspire u…to b a better version of u every day!! It only leads to bigger and better things in life. Without expecting a thing in return. So thank u Dad, for teaching me…on how to b humed and kind…teaching me how to volunteer my time for worthy causes and so much more!! Thank u, for loving me and teaching me how to love and receive it back!! Ur loved and missed!! Until we see each other again…U will Always B My Hero!! And u will always b… Forever in my heart…forever on my mind!! P. S. Hugs!!

[@noraalbright777]

@@skater5696 some of the questions I ask my dad: How do u stand out in a crowd? What makes u stand out in a crowd? What makes u humbled and kind? How do u inspire people? What r ur talents? I’m still trying to figure that one out…cause I have lots of talents that I don’t kno I have.

[@lindab.716]

Sam Rubin is one of the few broadcasters I have respect for. RIP ❤️

[@jesusmorajr146]

I think Sam Rubin would've wanted to have Bob Marley's song played for everyone who knew him: One Love, one heart, let's get together and feel alright. RIP Sam Rubin ❤️

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Prayers and Love to Sam’s Family and love ones 🙏🏽

[@617883]

I can't believe he's 16. He's a great young man well spoken 😊

[@jojospeechy4848]

😢😢😢😢 God Bless Sam Rubin's family. My heart breaks for them 💔💔💔💔. RIP, Sam. You will be missed.

[@Jedi-Biggs]

Ladies and gentlemen,the next legend in tv,Colby Rubin.

[@blancasolis4931]

when i head about Channel 5 Jounalist Sam Rubin I cried, like he was one of family, and all of channel 5 news cast, I would get in the morning and put on channel 5 and my boyfriend and i would sit there from 8am to 12pm cuz it would b time for me to get ready for work, and then i would hurry and go to workand put it on for a minute, then when his son came on to say his respect, boy did i cry my heart goes out to the family of Sam Rubin, yes he shall b miss, it touch my heart.he will not b forgotten RIP

[@pegedey1291]

Colby your Dad knows you love him and his love will i hope help you through this horrible time and continue on with you and your family as you have to walk on without him. Blessings on you all.

[@michellebiland5163]

Beautiful words. God bless ❤❤❤

[@lindajimenez701]

BEAUTIFUL SAM YOUR SON IS SO LOVING AND CARING SAM YOU ARE IN HEAVEN IN PARADISE

[@teresitauy3692]

Tomorrow is never promised . Rest in peace Sam 🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mrsplanetmaster9]

My deceased husband and I truly respected Sam's words, great guy in media history...Sammy Baby...MAX RESPECT❤💛💚

[@bethpeters3477]

My condolences go out to Sam Rubens family, friends, and coworkers. as well as people who watched him on TV. I remember him very well. I was shocked to hear about his passing. He will be deeply missed. You will all be in my prayers.

[@kaylinwhite6584]

So heartbreaking!!

[@credalemabry185]

I feel you bro my dad been gone over 30yrs and it still hits me hard

[@susanBaca107]

I'm so sorry for your loss, it's very hard at first, but time will heal all your wounds. God bless you and your family.

[@GhostbustersReturns]

How Sad this is for Sam's Family. His Son Stayed Strong and it was hard!! 🙏🙏

[@617883]

Beautifully said 👏 ❤️

[@robbriner9575]

This is a gold standard example of emotional intelligence and courage. I'm sure he wrote what he read on the teleprompter; thank God he didn't read from his cell phone screen ...

[@DanielFelos-sq7jo]

Thanks Colby!

[@NormaTorres-ou3hw]

Love from zacatecas mexico ❤

[@corithecat6877]

Man he’s so strong 😪😓🤧😭😢

[@stavros333]

The Father is the Son and the Son is the Father. You are your father and the best piece of him that never dies and will continue to live in everything you do

[@user-vv9kt2uo2l]

I’m sad to hear the passing of KTLA5 News Anchor. Listening to his entertaining daily news for decades was part of my mornings. My deepest condolences go out to his family, fans and friends. May he rest easy💔

[@jazminpolanco3187]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lucianoperez4471]

My condolences to Sam Rubin family and friends from KTLA 5😢😢❤

[@taryngutierrez9139]

💔🕯️😭RIP SWEET ANGEL!!!!!

[@suematulewicz631]

Thus is heart breaking i know the feeling and it sucks

[@deejohnston2150]

My condoleces to his family and friends.

[@kristenhernandez5746]

I'm so sorry 😭😭

[@belleyoung4345]

So very sad to hear. What a heartfelt message from Sam Rubin's Son. Our hearts go out to Sam's Family. Thinking of them. Sending our deepest condolences. We'll missing seeing Sam on our screens. A big Fan from New Zealand xo

[@clintonharvey2384]

I couldn’t watch the entire thing 🥺🥺🥺🥺 poor dude, he’s so young to have lost his father ☹️

[@fbueller]

Beautiful tribute!

[@janeburton7647]

What a lovely tribute! 😢🌹❤️❤️🌹

[@theresa.leriaalexander5680]

My deepest sympathy too you Colby, you're have lot's of aunts, &uncle's dad's friend's ,wil journey you along your way don't forget you have mom. Don't grief yourself, dad is watching over you.god bless. 🎉🎉🎉

[@eduardodelatorre9689]

Sorry for your loss, my condolences to Sam Rubin’s family and friends, may he rest in peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼😞🇺🇸🫡

[@gizzykatkat9687]

Beautiful

[@veronicagarcia7473]

My heart hurts for Sammy and Frank omg hes so sad😢

[@mariannaponce1710]

Amazing video.❤❤❤.

[@Alison-mn3wj]

Hugs prayers ❤️🙏❤️

[@joymcdonald8240]

To lose someone you love so suddenly is tragic let alone your father

[@fionaraeburn9080]

How lovely

[@strawberries0687]

Jesus this was heart breaking

[@lvlinda6]

😢What a heartbreaking tribute. Colby is so strong. ✌🏻💖🌺 May you RIP Sam. You will be missed so much.

[@frankroland6415]

He will be truly missed....he was a part of my life daily since he was hired by ktla channel 5

[@paulineramirez3977]

So hard to believe 😢❤

[@jackiedavis4298]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES 😢❤🙏

[@Sendcookiesnow]

BRO WHY!???😢😢😢💔💔💔WHY THE BEST PEOPLE GOD THAT WE STILL NEED DOWN HERE!? WHY!?

[@curlycurly004u]

How sweet❤🙏🏼

[@michaeltootikian4402]

God Bless

[@tiaralynn2203]

So sad

[@JeanetteSanders-fd8lo]

GOD BLESS SAM RUBIN FAMILY, GLORY TO THE FATHER THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT AMEN 🙏

[@enriqueexpeditions4803]

May 10, 2024 God rest your soul Sam Rubin.

[@vespadano1979]

I would not be physically able to get in front of a camera and read something like that.

[@lindamoreno1028]

Me either.

[@jessmira5753]

SAM RUBIN WAS SAMMY'S L.A😍.. THE CHIGON OF THE HOLLYWOOD RED CARPET 🚨🤎 L.A.CHICANO SOCIETY IS GOING TO MISS YOU SAM

[@22lyric]

Aww. Heartbreaking.

[@Alison-mn3wj]

😭😭😭😭

[@robkent7590]

❤🙏

[@thehouseofcm]

🙏

[@mya5980]

May Sam rest in Peace

[@louismestas4355]

❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@deniselove3849]

Rip ❤

[@22genalit]

RIP Sam 🥲