Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who created the beloved character Pee-wee Herman, died on Tuesday at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by his manager, Charles Schlatter.
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Reubens was born in 1952 in Peekskill, New York. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1970s, and his Pee-wee Herman character first appeared in a series of short films for the sketch comedy show “The Paul Reubens Show” in 1981.
Pee-wee Herman quickly became a cult favorite, and his own television show, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” premiered on CBS in 1986. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it ran for four seasons.
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Reubens also starred in the feature films “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985) and “Big Top Pee-wee” (1988). He later reprised the role of Pee-wee Herman in a Broadway show, “Pee-wee Herman: The Pee-wee Herman Show,” which ran from 2010 to 2011.
Reubens’ death was met with sadness and tributes from fans and colleagues alike. “Paul Reubens was a true original,” said actor Seth Rogen. “He was a pioneer of modern comedy and an inspiration to me and so many others.”
“Paul Reubens was a one-of-a-kind talent who brought joy to millions of people around the world,” said actor Paul Feig. “He will be deeply missed.”
