Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inPaul FarrellWednesday 14 October 2026 16:07 BSTPaul Reubens Dead at 70A media preview featuring more than 400 items from the personal and professional archive of late actor and comedian Paul Reubens is being hosted at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood ahead of a major auction.Presented by Julien's Auctions, the collection encompasses wardrobe items, original scripts, props, puppets, and specialized memorabilia highlighting Reubens' celebrated career and his iconic character Pee-wee Herman.Key items up for bid include a replica of the famous bicycle featured in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" estimated at up to $7,000, as well as a signature gray Pee-wee suit from the 2016 film "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" valued at up to $10,000.The choice of venue reflects Reubens' origins, as he initially created and refined the Pee-wee Herman persona while performing with The Groundlings improv troupe in the 1970s before expanding to hit television series and feature films.Following the actor's death from cancer in July 2023 at age 70, "Paul Reubens' Big Auction" will take place both live at The Groundlings Theatre and online on 28 October.In fullPee-wee Herman’s most iconic possessions go up for auction three years after his deathMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in