The actor died in July at age 70.
Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens died of acute myelogenous leukemia.
According to the actor’s death certificate, obtained by The Blast, Reubens was also battling metastatic lung cancer in the months leading up to his death.
Per the death certificate, Reubens ultimately died of “acute hypoxic respiratory failure,” which happens when “the respiratory system cannot adequately provide oxygen to the body, leading to hypoxemia.”
Acute myelogenous leukemia is a form of blood cancer that also affects bone marrow. Reubens died in July at age 70. His family released a statement announcing the news on Instagram.
“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,” the statement read.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years...
Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens died of acute myelogenous leukemia.
According to the actor’s death certificate, obtained by The Blast, Reubens was also battling metastatic lung cancer in the months leading up to his death.
Per the death certificate, Reubens ultimately died of “acute hypoxic respiratory failure,” which happens when “the respiratory system cannot adequately provide oxygen to the body, leading to hypoxemia.”
Acute myelogenous leukemia is a form of blood cancer that also affects bone marrow. Reubens died in July at age 70. His family released a statement announcing the news on Instagram.
“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,” the statement read.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years...
- 9/9/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens,” a statement on the official Pee-wee Herman Facebook page this afternoon begins, announcing the passing of the beloved performer.
The statement continues, “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.”
An actor, comedian, writer and producer, Paul Reubens is best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman, which began with a live stage show titled “The Pee-wee Herman Show” in the early 1980s. The popularity of the show led to the Tim Burton-directed feature film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in 1985, which spawned a follow-up movie (Big Top Pee-wee in 1988) as well as the Saturday morning TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” from 1986 through 1990. Reubens reprised the...
The statement continues, “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.”
An actor, comedian, writer and producer, Paul Reubens is best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman, which began with a live stage show titled “The Pee-wee Herman Show” in the early 1980s. The popularity of the show led to the Tim Burton-directed feature film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in 1985, which spawned a follow-up movie (Big Top Pee-wee in 1988) as well as the Saturday morning TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” from 1986 through 1990. Reubens reprised the...
- 7/31/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paul Reubens, best known as Pee-Wee Herman, has passed away.
The actor’s official Facebook page announced his death at age 70 after a years-long 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,” the statement reads.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” the post continues. “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.”
A post written by Herman was also shared, stating, “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...
The actor’s official Facebook page announced his death at age 70 after a years-long 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,” the statement reads.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” the post continues. “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.”
A post written by Herman was also shared, stating, “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...
- 7/31/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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