September 10th 2023.
Paul Reubens, the beloved American actor, comedian, writer and producer, has passed away at the age of 70. The cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, a condition which means the body is not adequately provided oxygen by the respiratory system. Reubens' cause of death was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his rep.
Tributes for the star began pouring in soon after the news of his death was announced. Reubens was best known for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, which he created and starred in for decades. The Pee-wee Herman Show was an instant success when it launched in 1980, and was sold out for months on end. He even starred in a 1985 film titled Pee-wee's Big Adventure. In 2016, Reubens reprised the role in the Netflix movie Pee-wee's Big Holiday.
In a statement shared on social media, Reubens' posthumous apology revealed that he had been battling cancer for six years without going public. He expressed his gratitude for the love and respect he had received from fans and supporters.
‘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’, the statement read.
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