Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian, created and portrayed the character Pee-wee Herman, known for his red bow tie and impish antics.
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He passed away at the age of 70 at a hospital in Los Angeles due to cancer.
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Pee-wee's catchphrases, like "I know you are but what am I?" became popular adages among adolescents.
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His neighborhood featured quirky characters such as a talking chair and a blue pterodactyl.
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Critics described Pee-wee as petulant and sweet, appealing to young audiences as a representation of a boy who refuses to grow up.
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Pee-wee Herman originated in the late 1970s while Paul Reubens performed with the Groundlings.
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In 1981, he starred in "The Pee-wee Herman Show," which later became an HBO special and a cult hit.
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In 1981, he starred in "The Pee-wee Herman Show," which later became an HBO special and a cult hit.
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Paul Reubens faced legal issues, including an arrest for indecent exposure in 1991 and possession of obscene material in 2004.
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Despite the challenges, Paul Reubens revived the Pee-wee Herman character for a Broadway production and a movie, expressing his love for the character and his desire for a better ending to his career.