Paul Reubens dead at 70: Actor known for playing 'Pee Wee Herman' dies after secret battle with cancer

[Michie]

• Actor Paul Reubens passed away on Sunday night after battling cancer
• The 70-year-old was remembered as a 'gifted and prolific talent'

Pee-Wee Herman star Paul Reubens has died at the age of 70.

The actor, who performed as the iconic character since 1977, passed away on Sunday night after battling cancer in private.


Reubens had cancer for six years - but kept his fight a secret. He battled the disease with his 'trademark tenacity and wit.'

In a note written by Paul but posted by his family after his death, the actor asked for forgiveness for not informing the world about his diagnosis.

Paul Reubens wrote: '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.'

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Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after battling cancer

Pee-Wee Herman star Paul Reubens has died at the age of 70. The actor, who performed as the iconic character since 1977 , passed away on Sunday night after battling cancer in private.

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[PsaltiChrysostom]

I really remember him from his role in the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer and his death scene which takes forever. He also reprised his role as a vampire in What We Do in the Shadows.

 

[MehGuy]

Honestly his Peewee persona scared me as a kid (especially that laugh), but as an adult I did learn to appreciate his material more.

RIP.

 

[Pommer]

Fare thee well Pee-wee

 

[DaisyDay]

I was surprised at how old he was.

RIP

 

[Belk]

Loved him as "The Spleen" in Mystery Men. May he be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows he is dead.

 

[FireDragon76]

I remember him in the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". He had quirky but gentle humor that was unique for the time period. It's hard to believe he's dead, considering he made a person that is sort of a contemporary Peter Pan.

 

[Miles]

He was one of a kind and will be missed. I first saw him in Pee-wee's Big Adventure on VHS, and Pee-wee's Playhouse was part of my Saturday morning TV routine.


To this day, when somebody says "connect the dots" my mind ads "la la la".

 

[Blade]

Thanks sis.. my wife just old me yesterday.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Respect.