{"id":3092,"date":"2023-07-31T18:33:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T18:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/?p=3092"},"modified":"2023-07-31T20:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T20:15:48","slug":"remembering-the-life-of-actor-paul-reubens-best-known-as-pee-wee-herman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/2023\/07\/remembering-the-life-of-actor-paul-reubens-best-known-as-pee-wee-herman.html","title":{"rendered":"Remembering the Life of Actor Paul Reubens, Best Known as Pee-wee Herman"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Paul Reubens, the comedian and actor best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, died after a private battle with cancer at 70 years old.<\/p>\n

A statement on his Instagram page reads, “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.”<\/p>\n

The statement included a personal message from the actor: “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. 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.”<\/p>\n

Reubens’ career started in the 1970s after joining the Los Angeles live comedy ensemble the Groundlings as a stage actor and improvisational comedian. He launched “The Pee-wee Herman Show” in 1980, a stage production highlighting a fictional character he developed for years. As Pee-wee became a pop culture icon, Reubens’ show ran for five sold-out months, and he landed an HBO special.<\/p>\n

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