Pee-wee's Big Adventure Reunion: Stars Honor Paul Reubens

Late actor Paul Reubens, fondly remembered for his beloved Pee-wee Herman character, received a heartfelt tribute with a special screening of one of his most acclaimed films. This commemorative event took place at his final resting place, over a year after his passing in 2023. According to Deadline, Cinespia hosted the screening of the iconic 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure on Saturday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Among the attendees were Diane Salinger and E.G. Daily, co-stars from the film, who came together to honor their dear friend. They were joined by notable figures like composer Danny Elfman and producer Richard Gilbert Abramson. Celebrities including Fred Armisen, Tony Hawk, and Mark Mothersbaugh also paid their respects during this touching event.

Paul Reubens passed away in July 2023, at the age of 70. It was later revealed that he had been diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia six years prior, a detail he chose to keep private. In a poignant statement he shared just before his death, Reubens expressed his regret about not being open about his illness. He said, "Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years."

The news of his passing took many, including close friends, by surprise. “He and I kept in touch, and he was the sweetest,” skateboard legend Tony Hawk reminisced at the event. “I was honored to be the recipient of one of his ‘birthday bomb texts.’ You might have heard about it — on your birthday, you get nonstop texts all day filled with memes from Paul Reubens. It’s crazy!” Hawk continued to share how last year’s birthday text felt different, as it carried a more heartfelt message. “It felt heavy. We didn’t know his predicament at all.”

As Hawk reflected on his bond with Reubens, he recalled how he shared the touching birthday message with his wife, who jokingly suggested that Reubens might have been "hitting on him." But in truth, Hawk