Celebrities are offering touching tributes to Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens, who died on the age of 70.
“Paul Reubens was like nobody else — an excellent and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the identical time,” posted Jimmy Kimmel. “He never forgot a birthday and shared his real delight for silliness with everyone he met. My family and I’ll miss him.”
“That is devastating. Truly heartbreaking,” said filmmaker Paul Feig. “Paul was such a comedy genius. From his Letterman appearances to his TV shows and flicks, he was so original and hilarious.”
“And such a sweet man too. It is a huge loss for comedy. Thanks for all of the laughs, Paul,” continued the “Bridesmaids” director.
Carl Weathers, who stars within the hit Disney+ show “The Mandalorian,” also posted his condolences, writing that the comedy legend was “certainly one of the great guys.”
![Several celebrities came forward Monday with several touching tributes for actor Paul Reuben after it was revealed that the Pee-wee Herman star had died at the age of 70.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015958761-2.jpg?w=1024)
![Ed Solomon, who worked with Reubens on TV film](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015937508-1.jpg?w=693)
“No tweet can capture the magic, generosity, artistry, and devout silliness of Paul Reubens,” grieved Conan O’Brien. “Everyone I do know received countless nonsensical memes from Paul on their birthday, and I mean EVERYONE. His surreal comedy and unrelenting kindness were a present to us all. Rattling, this hurts.”
Actor Steve Martin said that “Pee Wee got his want to fly,” adding his because of Reubens “for the good off-the-wall comedy.”
Ed Solomon, who wrote the 2018 miniseries “Mosaic” that stars Reubens and Sharon Stone, called the late actor “certainly one of the kindest souls I’ve known.”
![Several other fans posted that Reubens brought great joy to their childhood through his portrayal of Pee-wee Herman.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015958746.jpg?w=1024)
![Publicity still from 'Pee Wee's Playhouse,'](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015937267-1.jpg?w=1024)
“Paul Reubens was an important friend,” reminisced David Hasselhoff. “He gave me the muppets for my birthday and never forgot anyone’s birthday from our class. He was in my class at CalArts and we had the identical business manager. He was all the time kind to me and to everyone. He might be missed.”
“Goodbye Paul. Goodnight sweet prince. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest,” Cher wrote, quoting “Hamlet.”
Several other fans posted that Reubens brought great joy to their childhood through his portrayal of Pee-wee.
An official statement announcing his death was posted on the actor’s Instagram on Monday.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, author and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of kids and adults together with his positivity, whimsy and belief within the importance of kindness,” read the statement.
![In addition, the post included a posthumous statement from Reubens himself.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015942680-1.jpg)
![In 1986, Reubens gained national attention when he starred in “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” which ran until 1990.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015957092-1.jpg?w=1024)
Based on the post, Reubens died after a six-year battle with cancer.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years together with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he’ll perpetually live within the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
As well as, the post included a posthumous statement from Reubens himself.
![Reubens began his career in the1970s when he joined a comedy troupe called the Groundlings in Los Angeles.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/NYPICHPDPICT000015942682-1.jpg)
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” the comedy legend wrote. “I actually have all the time felt an enormous amount of affection and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I actually have loved you all a lot and enjoyed making art for you.”
Reubens began his profession in the1970s when he joined the Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles.
In 1986, he gained national attention when he debuted his show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” which ran until 1990.
Reubens returned to the role of Pee-wee in 2010 when he brought the character to Broadway in “The Pee-wee Herman Show,” which was filmed for HBO and won an Emmy Award.
He next reprised the role for a 2016 Netflix special, “Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday.”