John Paragon, Star Of 'Pee-wee’s Playhouse,' Dead At 66
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“Pee-wee’s Playhouse” star John Paragon has died at the age of 66. The actor best known for his role as blue-faced Jambi the Genie on the children’s TV series passed at his home in Palm Springs, California, on Apr. 3. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department made details of Paragon’s death public on Friday. The cause of death was determined to be from “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with other significant conditions of chronic alcohol abuse,” according to coroner Chad Bianco.More Related News