Hollywood and entertainment hounds of all ages lost a truly magnetic artist this week in the form of Paul Reubens. The creator and star of the wacky comedy Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and Pee-Wee’s Playhouse was a one-of-a-kind comedian and performer known for many roles even outside his hilarious man-child. And he wasn’t just celebrated for what he could bring to the stage and screen, but what he continued to deliver to fans once the cameras stopped rolling; or even when there weren’t any cameras around to begin with. Following his death at 70, a slew of fans, friends, and fawners have taken to social media to share heartwarming stories, and each one is a sharp reminder of just how unique the dude was.
Paul Reubens passed away after a bout with cancer that he'd kept almost entirely private, which spoke to the idea that many have shared that he was as selfless as a celeb could possibly be, and always seemed to be more interested in others' lives. Take this story from screenwriter Todd Spence, which alone could provke a renewed faith in humanity, if only everyone else in the world was also Reubens-esque. Spence intro'd the story by saying he used to work at Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where a good friend of his was in charge of keeping the green room prepped, and handling any guest requests as they came in. He continued on Twitter:
