BELOVED comedian Paul Reubens spent decades making children laugh with his character Pee-wee Herman.
Tragically, he passed away in July 2023 at the age of 70 and now fans want to know more about him.
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Who was Paul Reubens?
Paul Reubens was an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and children’s entertainer known by many as Pee-wee Herman.
He began his career in the 1970s after joining the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings as an improvisational comedian and stage actor.
To date, he has been seen in over 120 productions, including the television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse and the films Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Big Top Pee-wee.
Reubens also served as the voice of Jokey Smurf in the 2011 film, The Smurfs, and its 2013 sequel, The Smurfs 2.
Additionally, Reubens had roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Matilda, Gotham, and The Blacklist.
What was Paul Reubens’ cause of death?
Reubens’ death was first confirmed on July 31, 2023, by his estate in an Instagram post.
“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,” they wrote.
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The post went on to reveal that he had died after a long and private battle with cancer.
“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.”
Along with confirming his death, his estate also released a statement from Reubens that was written prior to his passing.
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“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” Reubens said.
“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.”
At this time, it is not known what type of cancer Reubens was diagnosed with.
What was Paul Reubens’ net worth?
Thanks to the success of Pee-wee Herman, Reubens was able to amass a multi-million dollar net worth prior to his passing.
At the time of his death, he had an estimated fortune of $5million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The majority of his worth is said to have come from his television and movie performances.
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