abc.net.au/news/pee-wee-herman-actor-paul-reuben-dies-/102671570Actor and comedian Paul Reubens, whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon, has died aged 70.He had cancer for six years without disclosing it to the publicReubens died on Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement.
The character, with his too-tight grey suit, white chunky loafers and red bow tie, was best known for the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and television series Pee-wee's Playhouse. The live Pee-wee Herman Show debuted at a Los Angeles theater in 1981 and was a success with both kids during matinees and adults at a midnight show.The format was similar to the Saturday morning show Pee-wee's Playhouse which would follow years later.
"People have tried to get me for years to go, 'It wasn't really for kids, right?' Even the original show was for kids. I always censored myself to have it be kid-friendly."The movie was a success, grossing $40 million, and continued to spawn a cult following for its oddball whimsy.Loading Twitter content
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