Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies At Age 70 After Battle With Cancer
etcanada.comPee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens has died at age 70 after a private battle with cancer. The star passed away on Sunday night, with the sad news being revealed on social media Monday.
A quote from Reubens read, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. “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 caption confirmed, “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. “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.” READ MORE: Paul ‘Pee-Wee Herman’ Reubens Celebrates 70th Birthday As Celebs Pay Tribute Reubens’ career as an improvisational comedian and stage actor began in the 1970s when he joined the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings.
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