Hedied unexpectedlyon May 10 at age 64 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Brentwood.
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Sam was a trailblazer, a pioneer in the modern age of television news.
His contributions to entertainment journalism in Los Angeles and around the world are unmatched, said Abrego.
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We are honored to recognize him for his influence and impact to our television community.
He was named Best Entertainment Reporter by the Los Angeles Press Club.
City News Service contributed to this report.
