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Paul Reubens is an American actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his iconic portrayal of the fictional character Pee-wee Herman. He was born on August 27, 1952, in Peekskill, New York, USA.
As mentioned earlier, Paul Reubens created the character Pee-wee Herman and developed the stage show “The Pee-wee Herman Show,” which became a hit and led to the television series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.” The TV show aired from 1986 to 1990 and gained a significant fan following, appealing to both children and adults with its whimsical and offbeat humor.
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Apart from his work as Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens has had a diverse acting career. He appeared in several films and television shows, taking on both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of his notable film appearances include “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), “Batman Returns” (1992), and “Blow” (2001).
Unfortunately, in 1991, Paul Reubens faced a legal controversy when he was arrested for indecent exposure in an adult theater in Florida. The incident temporarily impacted his career and the Pee-wee Herman character’s popularity. However, he made a comeback in the late ’90s and continued to perform as Pee-wee Herman in various projects and live shows.
Beyond Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens has lent his talents to voice acting, writing, and producing. He remains an influential figure in comedy and has earned a dedicated fan base over the years.
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Reubens died from cancer at age 70 on July 30, 2023, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He had been diagnosed with cancer six years earlier but had not revealed his diagnosis to the public. Following his death, a statement was released on his Instagram that was written by Reubens before he died: “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans, and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
Paul Reubens Wife: Was He Married?
Paul Reubens reportedly married Chandi Heffner back in 1989 in an “impromptu mock wedding ceremony.” Heffner is the adopted daughter of the late Heiress Doris Duke, whom he met in Hawaii through comedian, Jim Nabors, as per an archived September 1999 interview with Vanity Fair.
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After the pair exchanged vows at Shangri-la, Duke’s faux-Persian Diamond Head estate, Reubens told the outlet: “I still have the temporary marriage license.”
Reubens then dated actress Debi Mazar for several years starting in 1993. It is unclear when the pair decided to split or why, however, Mazar has been married to Gabriele Corcos since March 2002.
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