Paul Reubens, best known for his role as Pee Wee Herman, has died at the age of 70. The comedian has been battling cancer for years.
Dead Paul Reubens, American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman in the 1980s TV series. Rubens, who was 70 years old, died on Sunday, July 30, from cancer, which he had been battling for six years. The announcement appeared on Monday on the actor’s Instagram profile.
“Last night we said goodbye to Paul Reubens, iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer.”the message says, “whose beloved character Pee-wee has delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, flair and belief in the importance of kindness. Paul has battled cancer bravely and confidentially for years, displaying his proverbial toughness and wit. A gifted and prolific talent who will forever live in the pantheon of comedy and in our hearts as a valued friend and a man of exceptional character and great generosity of spirit.”.
The actor left a posthumous message to his fans, which became known after his death: “Please accept my apologies for not publicly disclosing what I have been dealing with for the past six years. I have always experienced great love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have always loved each of you very much and it was wonderful to make art for you.”.
Paul Reubens (real name Paul Reubenfeld) was born in Pisskill, New York in 1952. His early success was with The Groundlings in Los Angeles. In 1980, he had a small role in a film. Blues Brothersto then be consecrated in 1981 as Pee-wee’s interpreter on The Pee-wee Herman Show, as a character good-naturedly poking fun at the children’s show hosts. The character was revived in a 1985 Tim Burton film. Pee Wee’s Big Adventureand in 1986 – in a new specialized series.
In 1992, Paul Reubens’ image as a childhood hero was tarnished by a court accident that resulted in him being found guilty of indecent exposure in a public place for an episode that took place in a red-light movie theater. After this episode, he appeared in minor roles in such successful films as Batman Returns, Matilda 6 legendary, mysterious people AND Blow.
In 2010, he reprized the role of Pee-wee on Broadway and later returned to interpret his iconic character in 2016 thanks to a Netflix movie. Pee Wee’s Big Holidayin which he co-starred with Joe Manganiello and Stephanie Beatriz.
