Frank Buckley burst into tears after reporting on This Morning star Sam Rubin’s sudden death.
The KTLA anchor paid a touching tribute to his co-star on-air but was overcome with emotion when speaking about Sam’s character. While sending well wishes to Sam’s wife and children he completely choked up and had to take a moment to compose himself.
He told viewers: “We have the profound duty to report that our friend and colleague Sam Rubin has died. Our hearts, as you can imagine, are broken.”
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Frank went on to say: “Quite simply Sam was KTLA. From his time on the KTLA morning news to many award shows and other shows that he hosted. His life, his charm, his caring personality.”
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The news reader paused as he became visibly emotional, with tears filling in his eyes. He managed to continue: “To all of us he shared his mornings with on television and to those he worked with behind the scenes at KTLA, we will not forget him.”
Finishing the heartfelt tribute, Frank found great difficulty with offering condolences to his co-star’s family and began to sob on screen. He added: “The role that he cherished most was husband and father. His wifey Leslie, his kids Perry, Rory, Darcy and Coby, our thoughts are with you and the rest of Sam’s family.”
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This Morning re-shared Frank’s emotional tribute, with host Ben Shepherd commenting: “You can tell how much Sam was loved and how much he meant to everyone he worked with here and at KTLA.”
The 64-year-old’s sudden death on May 10 has rocked the ITV crew and cast of the morning programme. Variety reported that Sam collapsed from a heart attack while working from home one morning.
He was rushed to Los Angeles hospital by ambulance, but sadly medics were unable to save him. Sam was well known in the UK for his role on This Morning as Hollywood correspondent.
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Sam was also well known for his hosting role on Hollywood Uncensored. Following the tragic news, his This Morning family offered up their condolences and promised fans there would be further tribute on Monday’s programme.
They told followers: “There will be a tribute to Sam on Monday’s show, but in the meantime we send our condolences to his wife Leslie, their four children and Sam’s colleagues at KTLA.”
Monday’s show kicked off with hosts Ben and Cat Deeley delivering the sad news with “heavy hearts”. In the studio they showed a video montage of Sam’s best moments and paid further tribute.
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