In sad news this morning actor and comedian Paul “Pee Wee” Reubens has died. It was confirmed first on the official Pee Wee Herman Facebook page then by Variety. Along with that social media announcement was a post by Ruebens in which he apologized to fans for not having told them about his fight with cancer.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted on social media after news of his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
The post also included a statement by the page’s moderators:
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” wrote Reubens’ estate in the caption. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.” — Pee Wee Herman Official Facebook page.
Reubens was a comedic fixture in the Los Angeles comedy scene back in the 1970s. It wasn’t until the 80s that he became well-known thanks to his man-child clown known as Pee Wee Herman. That character would become a staple of Saturday morning television with his Pee Wee’s Playhouse which eventually spun-off into two successful feature-length movies.
His kooky antics and child-like routines would win audiences over. Eventually he would become one of the most iconic children’s television hosts in the world.
Paul Reubens/Pee Wee Herman (1952-2023)
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