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Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies at 70 After Private Bout of Cancer

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Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’…

Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies at 70 After Private Bout of Cancer
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  • I always liked his character--and felt bad for him when he got busted.

    None of my female friends liked the character tho. Was Pee-wee a "guy thing"?

    • Not at all. My best friend adores him. She loves camp in general, so that may be the requisite. She loved the show, loved his movies. I took her to see him live and she loved that too. I need to give her a call and make sure she's ok today. RIP

    • Some people just don't like absurdism. I was surprised years ago when I learned my dad thought Monty Python was nonsense, since we share a sense of humor. I thought he'd get it like I did.

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