Paul Reubens, Actor Best Known for Pee-wee Herman, Dies of Cancer

Paul Reubens, who rose to fame in the 1980s for his portrayal of the children’s TV star Pee-wee Herman, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.
Paul Reubens, Actor Best Known for Pee-wee Herman, Dies of Cancer
Paul Reubens attends the AOL Build Speaker Series to discuss 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' at AOL Studios in New York on March 25, 2016. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Carly Mayberry
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Paul Reubens, who rose to fame in the 1980s for his portrayal of the children’s TV star Pee-wee Herman, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.

“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Mr. Reubens in a statement posted to his 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.”
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