Posted on 07/31/2023 10:36:11 AM PDT by spacejunkie2001
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death. “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.”
“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,” wrote Reubens’ estate in the caption. “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.”
Reubens began his career in the 1970s after joining the Los Angeles live comedy troupe the Groundlings as an improvisational comedian and stage actor. In 1980, he launched “The Pee-wee Herman Show,” a stage production centered on a fictional character he had been developing for years. As Pee-wee became a cult figure, Reubens’ show ran for five sold-out months, and he landed a special at HBO. Reubens also committed to the character in his interviews and public appearances.
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LOL
Since, for me, laughter is almost as necessary as breathing, that’s important…
hear! hear! (or is it here! here!)
BTTT!!!
Hateful people
Can u imagine how much fun they are when family is under stress?
“It’s all your fault”
I love when FReepers inform me of the things they think are A-Ok to do in public, like masturbating. So refreshing to hear.
Pee Wee Pervert dead again
We can finally unlock the kids
I did not say it was okay, I just we might put it in it’s perspective some. And it was in place where porn films were showing, doubt he was the only one. But I agree he should have rented and done it at home.
“I remember...”
“Yeah...?”
“I remember...”
“Yeah?!?”
“I remember The Alamo...”
“YEEEAAA-HAAAWWW!!!”
Too bad. He could have been Joe’s next political appointee
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