‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens comes out as gay in posthumous documentary
- Paul Reubens, known for his role as 'Pee-wee Herman,' passed away in 2023 after battling cancer.
- In a posthumous documentary, Reubens disclosed that he was gay, stating, 'My career would have absolutely suffered if I were openly gay.'
- Reubens mentioned that his parents were accepting of his sexuality, and his father wrote him a supportive letter.
- He also revealed that he visited Guy in the hospital before his passing due to AIDS.
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