The autopsy report has been released for Los Angeles entertainment journalist Sam Rubin, who died on May 10 at age 64.
The former KTLA Morning News reporter and anchor passed away after “a heart attack caused by coronary artery disease,” the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said on its website.
Rubin’s manner of death was ruled as “natural,” with the report saying he suffered from “ischemic heart disease due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.”
Ischemic heart disease is “caused by narrowed heart arteries,” leading to less blood and oxygen reaching the heart muscle, according to the American Heart Association.
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Rubin first appeared on KTLA in 1991, according to his biography on the station’s website.
He quickly became a favorite of both viewers and celebrities on the red carpet.
Rubin was known for his breezy personality and deep knowledge of film and television, that helped put celebrities at ease during interviews.
He was also a founding member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the largest organization of film and television critics in the U.S.
His production company, SRE, Inc. produced more than 200 hours of broadcast and cable programming, including several “Live From” red carpet shows and 120 episodes of the talk show Hollywood Uncensored.
Following his death, heartfelt tributes from celebrities and co-workers poured in.
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote on X: “This is shocking news. @SamKTLA was a friend. I enjoyed all the times I got to visit him at KTLA. Life is short. Live, love and laugh every chance you get. And let the folks you love know that you do.”
Octavia Spencer shared on X as well, saying: “So sad to learn that we’ve lost Sam Rubin. It was always a pleasure to see him and to be in his presence. My condolences to his family and fans.”
According to a press release posted to the Emmys website last month, Rubin will be posthumously honored with the 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award at the regional awards ceremony on July 27.
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