Natasha Lyonne honored her friend and former co-star Paul Reubens after news of his death broke early Monday morning.
The actor, who was most famous for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night. He was 70.
The reason for death was cancer, in response to a press release given to The Post.
“Love you a lot, Paul,” Lyonne tweeted today. “One among time. Thanks for my profession & your endlessly friendship all these years & for teaching us what a real original is.”
Lyonne played the character of Opal for six episodes of Season 1 of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” which ran on CBS Saturday mornings from 1986 to 1990.
The actress would go on to star in quite a few TV shows and films, including “But I’m a Cheerleader”, “Orange is the Recent Black”, “Russian Doll” and “Poker Face.”
She’s considered one of many famous friends who’ve shared their grief over the beloved comedian’s death.
“Paul Reubens was like nobody else — a superb and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the identical time,” posted Jimmy Kimmel. “He never forgot a birthday and shared his real delight for silliness with everyone he met. My family and I’ll miss him.”
Actor Steve Martin said that “Pee Wee got his want to fly,” adding his because of Reubens “for the good off-the-wall comedy.”
“No tweet can capture the magic, generosity, artistry, and devout silliness of Paul Reubens,” grieved Conan O’Brien. “Everyone I do know received countless nonsensical memes from Paul on their birthday, and I mean EVERYONE. His surreal comedy and unrelenting kindness were a present to us all. Rattling, this hurts.”
An official statement announcing his death was posted on the actor’s Instagram on Monday.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, author and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of kids and adults along with his positivity, whimsy and belief within the importance of kindness,” read the statement.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years along with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he’ll endlessly live within the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
The post also included a press release from Reubens written to be shared after his passing.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” the comedy legend wrote. “I even have at all times felt an enormous amount of affection and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I even have loved you all a lot and enjoyed making art for you.”
