Paul Reubens remembered by former co-star Natasha Lyonne: ‘Thank you for my career’
nypost.comnews of his death broke early Monday morning. The actor, who was most famous for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night.
He was 70. The cause of death was cancer, according to a statement given to The Post. “Love you so much, Paul,” Lyonne tweeted today. “One in all time.
Thank you for my career & your forever friendship all these years & for teaching us what a true original is.”Lyonne played the character of Opal on six episodes of the first season of the children’s show, which ran on CBS Saturday mornings from 1986 to 1990.
The actress would go on to continue acting throughout her life starring in shows and movies including “But I’m a Cheerleader”, “Orange is the New Black”, “Russian Doll” and “Poker Face.” She’s one of many famous friends who have expressed their condolences to remember the iconic comedian. “Paul Reubens was like no one else — a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time,” posted Jimmy Kimmel. “He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met.
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