Paul Reubens' Cause of Death Confirmed: Cancer Spread to Lungs

The death certificate of actor and comedian Paul Reubens, known for his Pee-wee Herman character, reveals that he was battling acute myelogenous leukemia and metastatic lung cancer when he passed away in late July. The primary cause of death was listed as acute hypoxic respiratory failure. Reubens had privately battled cancer for six years and apologized for not going public with his diagnosis. His team praised his tenacity and wit, remembering him as a gifted and generous talent.