Posted on 07/31/2023 10:07:30 AM PDT by Yossarian
Paul Reubens, the actor who made millions around the world laugh with his Pee-Wee Herman character has died. He was 70.
“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,” a statement on his official Instagram account read.
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“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit.
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Another dead pervert.
Excuse me while I have a bud platinum and celebrate 🍻
He also had thousands of pictures of what was at the time considered “child Pornography.” He ended up pleading to a misdemeanor of some sort of “possession of obscenity.” There is a technical difference between “child porn” and “child erotica.” He walked a thin line.
I think you’re incorrect. Please post article.
This makes me sad. His being 70 hits home as well.
Sucks, I used to watch Pee Wee I remember Miss Yvonne and Clocky..RIP Pee Wee 6 yr battle with cancer that totally sucks :(
"I was trying to do that."
“I blame him and Spongebob for teaching kids the most annoying habits ever.”
...that’s especially true with Beavis and Butthead
Yeah that was a mic drop, hilarious
He introduced “Mr. Bungle” to millions....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XGG1NouAzg
“Big enough piece of cake, or what?”
I was going to mention that until I saw your post, it made me LOL....I bet his hand looked like a bear paw.
I loved his Saturday morning show. It wasn’t really for kids, it was for the kid inside of you.
He died of cancer at 70. It would not be surprising if his cancer progressed more quickly because of the heavy stress he was under, ever since that infamous fall from Hollywood grace. Inner stress can at times exacerbate a cancerous condition. One feels diminished and less able to spring back from disappointment than before, when most successful and secure.
His Saturday morning “kids” show was really adult humor in disguise with all the innuendo.
Kind of like ALF.
I remember the Howard the Duck and Ferris Buehler Principal getting in trouble.
https://ew.com/article/2002/11/18/paul-pee-wee-reubens-charged-kid-porn-probe/
Wow. Wasn’t expecting this. R.I.P.
There are moments of comedy gold in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Also, if you’ve not seen his Christmas special it is worth seeking out.
“I think they’re Iranian!”
Was never a fan. I watched his tv show for about 5 minutes once and switched it off. He was um quirky but that crosses over the tolerance line for me. These days however almost all mainstream entertainment is no longer on my radar so if he was starting out now I wouldn’t even be aware of him.
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