On the social media platform X, which was previously known as Twitter, Ryan Reynolds stated, “Even if I was on my 85th interview that day, I was always happy to see Sam.” In spite of the fact that he was doing his 85th interview on that particular day, he never failed to provide real warmth, inquiry, and a question that was beyond the norm.
I am really saddened to read that Sam Rubin has passed away. It was always a delight to be in his company and to have the opportunity to see him. Octavia Spencer expressed her sympathies to Rubin’s family and fans in a letter, while Jason Alexander referred to Rubin as “a lovely man and a real friend to our entertainment community.”
In the meanwhile, Ben Stiller also posted a touching homage to X, in which he lauded Rubin as a “consummate pro.”
“I did my first interview with him in something like ‘93, and countless times over the years,” he said to reporters. “He was a huge fan of movies and performers. He made everyone feel at ease, and the experience was always enjoyable and uncomplicated. He constituted a status symbol. Tragically, we have lost him far too soon. To his family, my regards and best wishes.”
The conversation was continued by Ken Jeong, who posted a humorous flashback picture of himself and Rubin together. Every single person adored Sam Rubin. Over the course of my career and the careers of many others, he has been there for me,” he stated. “And he had the best sense of humor about life, and we would make each other laugh all the time.”
“But most of all, he was a loving father and husband and just a good person,” he said in conclusion. From the bottom of my heart, I am sending all of my love to Sam’s family and to everyone whose life he has touched. Have a great day, SamOnTV!
To express his sorrow at Rubin’s demise, Richard Simmons also resorted to social media, despite the fact that he had mostly avoided the spotlight over the course of the previous decade.
I was really saddened to learn that my buddy Sam Rubin had passed away and is now in paradise. It has been decades since I have known him,” he wrote. My endeavors were always something that he was interested in, and he never failed to chuckle at my ridiculous jokes. We are going to miss you, Sam… Affection, Theresa Simmons Richard”
In addition, Leah Remini expressed her sorrow at Rubin’s loss by posting a long memorial on X. In the tribute, she referred to Rubin as a “true gentleman” and a “comforting presence.”
“Like many actors, I have been interviewed by Sam Rubin many times, whether on the red carpet or when I would call into KTLA’s morning show,” she said in a portion of her article. “Sam was a wonderful gentleman; he made the persons he interviewed feel very comfortable and protected, which is why he received a great deal of comments that were important and memorable to his insightful questions. Sam was also a reassuring presence for a great number of Angelenos, since he was always on our screens, whether we were experiencing good times or terrible.
