Paul Reubens passed away Sunday night after a private battle with cancer. Reubens was best known for his work as the character Pee-wee Herman. According to a statement on his Instagram, Reubens had been dealing with this medical issue privately.
The statement on Instagram honored Paul in his passing. “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.”
The actor rose to fame through his creation of Pee-wee Herman. His character led to the success of the TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and the movie “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure”, leaving a lasting cultural impact. Beyond Pee-wee, Reubens had a prolific acting career, appearing in films like “Blow” and “Batman Returns” and TV shows like “Murphy Brown”.
Paul was 70 years old. RIP.
