Following a scandal in 1991, Reubens decided to shelve his alter ego, Pee-wee Herman, for several years.

Reubens began to revive Pee-wee Herman, appearing as the character at the Spike TV's Guys' Choice Awards for the first time on television since 1992.

Paul Reubens passed away, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most beloved and iconic characters in children's entertainment.