Natasha Lyonne Share a touching tribute to the late Paul Robbinssimply moments after it was introduced Pee-Wee Herman performer has died After a quiet battle with most cancers.

“I really like you a lot, Paul,” Leon wrote on social media. “One forever. Thanks for my profession and friendship ceaselessly all these years and for educating us what a real asset is.”

Leon’s first performing credit score got here on Robin Pee-wee Theatre, and saved in contact with the beloved actor lengthy after her stint on the present ended. “I really like Paul, I see him, and we keep up a correspondence,” she told EW final yr. “Paul Reubens, aka Pee-Wee Herman, despatched out the perfect gifs within the enterprise. Lengthy earlier than they could possibly be accessed through iPhones.”

Speaking to EW in 2018described Pee-wee Theatre as “a toddler actor job that was actually enjoyable.” She added, “Nothing makes me really feel legitimately cool greater than I do on this present.”

Robbins’ loss of life was introduced Monday, with the actor revealed Posthumous message He was identified with most cancers years in the past. “Please settle for my apologies for not revealing what I have been going by for the previous six years,” Robbins mentioned. “I’ve all the time felt a lot love and respect from my pals, followers, and supporters. I’ve beloved you all a lot and I’ve loved making artwork for you.”

Watch outdated clips of Leon’s mission Pee-wee Theatre much less.

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