John Paragon, ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse' star, dead at 66
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John Paragon, the actor who portrayed Jambi the Genie on "Pee-wee's Playhouse" has died at the age of 66.
Paragon reportedly got his start in the acting industry at The Groundlings, a theater school in Hollywood where he performed improv alongside Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens and Cassandra Peterson. His death was first reported by TMZ. The Groundlings reacted to his death on Twitter on Thursday, writing, "R.I.P. John Paragon."More Related News