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One of the most recognizable, versatile, and hilarious performers of our generation passed away this week and the loss is being felt all over the world.
Paul Reubens, the actor who rose to fame as the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died this week after a long fighter with cancer. He was 70 years old.