We are devastated to learn this morning, after a private cancer battle, beloved Actor Paul Reubens who created the loveable character Pee Wee Herman has died at age 70.
Below is the official announcement from his management.
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.
Goodbye Paul
Goodnight sweet prince
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.Hamlet
William Shakespeare— Cher (@cher) July 31, 2023
The kindest, most generous, brilliant, innovative groundbreaking, my friend, Paul Ruben there are no words pic.twitter.com/yyq3V6FSrv
— Toni Basil (@Toni_Basil) July 31, 2023
No tweet can capture the magic, generosity, artistry, and devout silliness of Paul Reubens. Everyone I know received countless nonsensical memes from Paul on their birthday, and I mean EVERYONE. His surreal comedy and unrelenting kindness were a gift to us all. Damn, this hurts.
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) July 31, 2023
@peeweeherman was a genius his children’s show was a subversive revelation, he was light years ahead of the curve in very interesting creative times. & those times are distinctly gone forever pic.twitter.com/KFpq9v4daX
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) July 31, 2023
Rip Paul Reubens. You always made me laugh. pic.twitter.com/BNoXcClSZG
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) July 31, 2023
RIP Peewee. Paul Reubens was a solid-gold GENIUS pic.twitter.com/lEEYuglQWj
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) July 31, 2023
Swift rebirth sweet man.
Beautiful joyous thing.
I love you.
🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/Inx62Xv0GP— k.d. lang (@kdlang) July 31, 2023
Paul Reubens was like no one else – a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time. He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met. My family and I will miss him.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) July 31, 2023
