News about Phil Hartman

Paul Reubens, a Pee-wee Sherman, died at the age of 70. The actor, who starred in 1977 as the iconic character, died on Sunday night after fighting cancer in private. Reubens suffered from cancer for six years, but he kept his fight a mystery. He battled the disease with his "trademark tenacity and wit," and was praised for his'remarkable character and generous spirit.' In a note written by Paul, the actor asked for pardon for not informing the world of his illness. "Please excuse my apologies for not going public with what I've been facing the past six years," Paul Reubens wrote. My family, followers, and supporters have all expressed a great deal of love and admiration. I have adored you all so much and loved creating art for you.' With the late Phil Hartman, Reubens created the beloved Pee-wee Herman, which culminated in an HBO special in 1981 and then his 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure. That led to his hit TV show Pee-wee's Playhouse, which aired from 1986 to 1991, as well as the 1988 film Big-Top Pee-wee.