Actor Paul Reubens has passed away at the age of 70. The information was confirmed by his team through his official Instagram account. The comedian made millions laugh with his iconic Pee-wee Herman character.

"Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness," the statement on his official website said.

The cause of death of his actor was cancer. However, it was not detailed what type of cancer he was suffering from:

In 1981, he starred in an HBO special with which he gained popularity, it was then that he had a starring role with his character in the film “Pee-wee's Big Adventure,” directed by Tim Burton, in 1985. His children's series “Pee-wee's Playhouse” won an Emmy Award. CBS aired the show from 1986 to 1991.