Paul Reubens, Beloved Actor Behind Pee-wee Herman, Dies at 70 After Private Cancer Battle

Paul Reubens died at age 70 from acute hypoxic respiratory failure caused by acute myelogenous leukemia and metastatic lung cancer.
Reubens kept his cancer diagnoses private for years until after his death.
He was best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman in various television shows, films, and stage productions.
Reubens had a long, acclaimed career in comedy and influenced generations of performers.
His family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support following the announcement of Reubens' passing.