The gray-suited Pee-wee Herman spawned numerous films and TV shows in the 1980s, with Reuben's character entertaining both children and adults. The actor did not publicly disclose his six-year struggle with cancer.
Ednews informs via AP that US actor and comedian Paul Reubens has died at age 70, his publicist said in a statement on Monday.
Reubens was known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman, a cultural phenomenon that spawned numerous films and TV shows.
He died on Sunday after struggling with cancer for six years, his publicist said. The comic had not publicly disclosed his condition.