Paul Reubens, , Pee-wee Herman Actor, , Dead at 70.<br />Reubens' death was announcement by <br />his team on July 31, NBC News reports.<br />Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness, Paul Reubens' team, via statement.<br />Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit, Paul Reubens' team, via statement.<br />Reubens also left a written personal statement apologizing for keeping his cancer diagnosis private. .<br />Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years, Pee-wee Herman, via written statement.<br />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, Pee-wee Herman, via written statement.<br />Reubens rose to fame playing the character <br />of Pee-wee Herman in the '80s and '90s.<br />But in 1991, things took a turn for the actor after pleading "no contest to indecent exposure at an adult movie theater," NBC News reports.<br />Still, in 2001, Reubens won critical acclaim for his role in 'Blow,' starring Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp.<br />In 2004, Reubens "pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor obscenity charge" related to pictures of minors engaged in sexual activity, NBC News reports. .<br />Other TV credits include '30 Rock,' <br />'The Blacklist' and 'Gotham.'.<br />Paul Reubens was like no one else — <br />a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time, Jimmy Kimmel, via statement
