Paul Reubens, the actor behind the iconic Pee-wee Herman character, died on Sunday after succumbing to cancer at the age of 70.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” a post on his Instagram profile read. “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.”
In an attached statement from Reubens himself, he apologized to his fans for dealing with his health battle privately.
