00:00Beloved actor and comedian Paul Rubens, known for his character Pee-wee Herman, passed away at the age of 70.
00:07A statement shared on Instagram revealed the news which read,
00:10Last night we said farewell to Paul Rubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer, and producer,
00:16whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy, and belief in the importance of kindness.
00:24Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit.
00:29A 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.
00:39Rubens' last Pee-wee film was a special Netflix movie entitled Pee-wee's Big Holiday back in 2016.
00:45Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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