Beloved actor and creator of “Pee-wee Herman,” Paul Reubens died Sunday after a private cancer battle, according to his official Instagram page.
“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,” the post was captioned.
Reubens debuted his iconic Pee-wee Herman character in 1978. Reubens would go on to star as Herman in tv show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and a major motion picture with “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” in 1985 and “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” in 2016.
He was 70-years-old.
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