Paul Reubens, aka ‘Pee-Wee Herman,’ dead at 70

BY KCAL-NEWS STAFF

NEW YORK (CBS) — Actor, writer and comedian Paul Reubens, also known as “Pee-Wee Herman,” died Sunday, his family has confirmed.

Reubens died from complications of cancer, according to the statement.

“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A 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.”

Reubens starred in the the 1985 film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” and the television show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” ran from 1986 to 1990. He also performed as a voice actor on several other TV shows.

Reubens was arrested in Sarasota, Florida in 1991 on a charge of indecent exposure after allegedly “touching himself in a darkened adult movie theater,” the Los Angeles Times reported.