Post by KotO on Jul 31, 2023 17:26:22 GMT
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70
Dory Jackson
Mon, July 31, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
The late actor's rep confirmed his death in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Monday
Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
Paul Reubens, best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, has died at age 70.
Reubens' rep confirmed his death in a statement to PEOPLE on Monday, revealing that the actor had cancer for years before he died.
"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," read the statement.
"Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit," it continued. "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."
70
Dory Jackson
Mon, July 31, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
The late actor's rep confirmed his death in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Monday
Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
Paul Reubens, best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, has died at age 70.
Reubens' rep confirmed his death in a statement to PEOPLE on Monday, revealing that the actor had cancer for years before he died.
"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," read the statement.
"Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit," it continued. "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."