Tributes poured in Monday after it was revealed that Paul Reubens, the actor who made Pee-wee Herman well-known, died after a personal battle with most cancers. He was 70.
Reubens turned Pee-wee right into a one-man franchise, from the influential youngsters TV present Pee-Wee’s Playhouse via three function movies — 1985’s Pee-wee’s Massive Journey, 1998’s Massive Prime Pee-wee and the 2016 Netflix pic Pee-wee’s Massive Vacation — and even a Broadway play.
He additionally appeared on every part from Thriller Males (as Spleen) to Murphy Brown, and stole scenes within the likes of Batman Returns and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“Paul Reubens was like no one else – a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time,” Jimmy Kimmel wrote in the present day. “He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met. My family and I will miss him.”
Stated Danny DeVito: “Really loved working with him. Very sad.”
Colleagues and buddies sharing their tributes on Reubens’ Instagram web page embody:
Marisa Tomei: “No no no . Oh heart break”
Judd Apatow: “This is devastating news. We got to spend many years working with Paul on Pee Wee’s Big Holiday and got to see his genius and kindness up close. He made the world so happy! Some of the biggest laughs I have every experienced was watching him perform live. He is irreplaceable.”
Sara Gilbert: “Paul – you were the kindest and most generous of spirit. i will never have another birthday without thinking of the pictures and videos you would send all day. you always made me feel so loved and special. i hope to be half the friend you were. you are missed. love you forever, peewee.”
Clint Howard: “Oh my. What a loss. RIP Paul. Keep the angels laughing.”
Will Sasso: “We love you forever, Mr. Reubens.”
Ricki Lake: “I. Am. devastated. Paul was my friend for decades. I can’t believe it. Almost nothing was more enjoyable than a meal with Paul. Rest in peace, my sweet friend.”
Camryn Manheim: “My heart just fell into a million pieces. I love you Paul. I have saved everyone of your Christmas cards and birthday wishes. You are a kind and gentle soul and I’ve always loved being in your orbit. Rest in peace my friend.”
Sandra Bernhard: “A true genius glad I got to work with him so sad.”
Jason Hervey: “Love you Paul….This hurts.”
Adam Goldberg: “I met him barely and briefly a few times and he was so lovely.”
Listed below are extra reactions:
Paul Reubens was like nobody else – a superb and authentic comic who made youngsters and their mother and father giggle on the identical time. He by no means forgot a birthday and shared his real delight for silliness with everybody he met. My household and I’ll miss him.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) July 31, 2023
No tweet can seize the magic, generosity, artistry, and religious silliness of Paul Reubens. Everybody I do know acquired numerous nonsensical memes from Paul on their birthday, and I imply EVERYONE. His surreal comedy and unrelenting kindness have been a present to us all. Rattling, this hurts.
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) July 31, 2023
One among my favourite film scenes of all time. He made me giggle so arduous and so usually.
Relaxation In Peace, Paul Reubens. https://t.co/Pw2lNEmaDv— Brian Stack (@BrianStack153) July 31, 2023
Paul Reubens has handed away. He was one in all my favorites. LOVED his thoughts, his films, his performances. His work is a large affect on my writing, and the type of work I wish to put out into the world. An authentic, and a genius. Could he Relaxation in Peace. pic.twitter.com/ycI0WO3aqJ
— Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) July 31, 2023
Aw man… Pee-wee Herman has ridden off to heaven. RIP Paul Reubens. Thanks for giving us Pee-wee. You made yours really a fan and also you have been one of many good guys. #BePeace
— Carl Weathers (@TheCarlWeathers) July 31, 2023
I hung out in 2010 with Paul Reubens as he prepped a Pee-wee Herman B’manner present.
Strolling in NYC, he was taken by how vocally followers greeted him. He stated it was “so weird and so great at the same time. It was odd and it was fantastic. Both rolled into one” https://t.co/7V1mdk5ojb
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) July 31, 2023
Goodbye Paul
Goodnight candy prince
Could flights of angels sing thee to thy relaxation.Hamlet
William Shakespeare— Cher (@cher) July 31, 2023
Rosanna Arquette, sister of David Arquette: “He was part of our family. We are devastated David was one of his closest friends. And he always showed up for us. He was a beautiful human being,” Arquette commented beneath the publish.
“The greatest. No one ever like him ever,” Andy Cohen commented.
“Paul was great. Really gonna miss him,” Strolling Lifeless actor Norman Reedus commented beneath the publish.
