When Did Paul Reubens Die? What to Know About the Pee-Wee Herman Star’s Death

When did Paul Reubens die? What to know about the Pee-wee Herman star’s death

Actor and comedian Paul Reubens had myelogenous leukemia and metastatic lung cancer during the filming of the docuseries “Pee-wee as Himself,” but almost no one knew it at the time.

HBO eyes an Emmys doc sweep with ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ and ‘Chimp Crazy’

Amid the crowded, contentious field for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special one project has emerged as the early favorite: HBO's Pee-wee as Himself, a poignant tribute to Paul Reubens, the ingenious and enigmatic mind behind Pee-wee Herman. Blending an in-depth look at Reubens' personal journey with the offbeat humor and charm that made his iconic character a pop-culture phenomenon, the documentary looks poised to win over Emmy voters. "He wa…