Celebrities are mourning the lack of actor Paul Reubens after his loss of life at age 70.
“Final evening we stated farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comic, author and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of youngsters and adults together with his positivity, whimsy and perception within the significance of kindness,” learn a press release from the official Pee-wee Herman Instagram account on Monday, July 31. “Paul bravely and privately fought most cancers for years together with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific expertise, he’ll ceaselessly dwell within the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured buddy and man of outstanding character and generosity of spirit.”
The social media put up additionally included a letter Reubens wrote for his followers. “Please settle for my apology for not going public with what I’ve been dealing with the previous six years,” he wrote. “I’ve at all times felt an enormous quantity of affection and respect from my pals, followers and supporters. I’ve beloved you all a lot and loved making artwork for you.”
Celebrities together with Sara Gilbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Jennifer Tilly additionally took to social media to share their favourite recollections of Reubens. Tilly devoted a tribute to her late buddy, tweeting, “Rip Paul Reubens. You at all times made me snort.”
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