Paul Reubens, Beloved Pee-wee Herman Actor, Passes Away at 70

Paul Reubens, known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, has passed away at the age of 70. His publicist confirmed that Reubens had been privately battling cancer for years. Reubens created the iconic character Pee-wee Herman while a member of The Groundlings improv group and went on to achieve success with "The Pee-wee Herman Show" and "Pee-wee's Playhouse." Reubens was also known for his legal troubles, including an arrest for indecent exposure in 1991. Tributes from friends and collaborators poured in following the news of his death.