Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Dead at 70: Cher, Judd Apatow and More Stars React

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Everyone seems to have a personal story about Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman. And those stories seem always to revolve around birthdays.

Paul Reubens, the "Pee-wee Herman" actor, left a lasting legacy after he lost his battle with cancer Sunday. He was 70. While Reubens was remembered by many in Hollywood, he was paid special tribute by his longtime friend and former roommate, David Hasselhoff.

Jack White has shared a moving tribute to his “good friend” Paul Reubens following the actor and comedian’s death last week.Reubens, who is best known for portraying Pee-wee Herman on the big screen and TV, died on Sunday (July 30) following a private bout of cancer. He was 70 years old.Among those to pay their respects online were US television host Jimmy Kimmel, actor Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) and director Tim Burton, the latter of whom helmed Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985).Taking to Instagram yesterday (July 31), White posted an image of Reubens in the music video for The Raconteurs‘ debut single ‘Steady, As She Goes’ (2006).

star Angus Cloud's death on Monday, Hollywood actors and celebrities chimed in with words of remembrance. Javon Walton, Cloud's co-star and on-screen brother, posted a tribute to Instagram following the news. «rest easy brother❤️

"Pee-wee Herman" actor, Paul Reubens, is being remembered by Hollywood after he lost his private battle with cancer on Sunday night. Paul Feig, Cher and more took to social media on Monday to remember Reubens' life. "Goodbye Paul Goodnight sweet prince May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest," Cher wrote on Twitter before citing Hamlet William Shakespeare.

star Angus Cloud's death on Monday, Hollywood actors and celebrities chimed in with words of remembrance. Javon Walton, Cloud's co-star and on-screen brother, posted a tribute to Instagram following the news. «rest easy brother❤️

Paul Reubens, known for his iconic role of Pee Wee Herman, has died after battling cancer privately for years. Sinéad O’Connor had one request for her kids before her deathLady Gaga pens heartfelt letter to Tony Bennet a week after his passingThe news were revealed by his estate, which shared a statement and a posthumous message from Reubens. "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," read the statement shared on Facebook.

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens has died aged 70. In an official statement his representatives confirmed he "bravely and privately fought cancer for years".

has died at age 70 after a private battle with cancer.“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,” a statement on his official Instagram account read.While well known for that iconic role, he’s also remembered for several sex scandals, including his infamous 1991 arrest for indecent exposure at a Florida porn house, as well as allegations in a child pornography case. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, in 1991, detectives went to the XXX South Trail Cinema to observe the audience for a triple bill of “Catalina Five-O,” “Tiger Shark, Nurse Nancy” and “Turn Up the Heat.” The officers hauled in three men — including Reubens — on charges of violating Florida State Statute 800.03 (Exposure of Sexual Organs) in the dark theater.

Paul Reubens — the actor behind iconic children’s television character Pee-wee Herman — has died. He was 70.

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens has died at age 70 after a private battle with cancer.

Paul Reubens, the actor known for playing the beloved fictional character Pee-wee Herman, died on Sunday night at 70. He had, he revealed posthumously, been privately battling cancer for several years.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Paul Reubens, who is best known for playing Pee-wee Herman has died at the age of 70.The actor died on Sunday night, 30 July, after a battle with cancer. A statement posted to Instagram says: "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.

Tributes poured in Monday after it was revealed that Paul Reubens, the actor who made Pee-wee Herman famous, died after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.

Paul Reubens has died. The actor, known for his Pee-wee Herman character, died on Sunday after a private battle with cancer, according to a statement released on Instagram.

died Sunday after a private battle with cancer. He was 70. «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,» read a statement on Reubens' official Instagram account, shared on Monday.«Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,» the statement continued.

Paul Reubens, who was best known for his work playing the character Pee-wee Herman in various movies and TV shows, has died at the age of 70.

Pee-wee Herman – has died at the age of 70.He passed away after a private bout with cancer last night (July 30).In a statement on his Instagram following his death, the late actor wrote: “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.

Paul Reubens, known best by his character name Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.