July 9, 2024 – The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) determined the cause of death for 64-year-old entertainment journalist Samuel Rubin as ischemic heart disease due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (lethal heartbeat due to lack of blood and oxygen flowing to the heart). The manner of death is natural.
Mr. Rubin arrived at a local hospital with stomach pain the morning of May 10 after calling 9-1-1 as advised by his doctor. He later was pronounced dead in the emergency room at 1103 hours.
On May 13, the deputy medical examiner completed an examination of Mr. Rubin at the Department’s Forensic Science Center. The cause of death was certified on July 9.
The Medical Examiner’s report will be ready by the end of the week. Media representatives interested in obtaining a copy of the report can email pio@me.lacounty.gov. All other requests for the report should be submitted online.
The Medical Examiner case number for Mr. Rubin is 2024-07732.
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