‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ star Lynne Marie Stewart dead at 78

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Actress Lynne Marie Stewart, best known for her roles in "Pee-wee’s Playhouse" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," has died.

She was 78. Stewart’s rep confirmed with Fox News Digital that the actress died on Friday. "Lynne was the most talented woman who loved the craft more than the reward," Stewart’s rep shared. "She was a comedic genius and the most honorable person I have ever known." Stewart’s rep shared that the actress had just wrapped up filming "Dink" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia." She noted that she was "exhausted" in December after taking on several television projects.

Doctors additionally found a tumor in Stewart, as her rep told her loved ones were all "in disbelief." The cause of death is unknown.

Stewart’s friend paid tribute to the late actress on social media with a heartfelt photo.The friends were seen hugging and all smiles. "My heart is breaking upon hearing the news of my dear friend Lynne Stewart’s passing," actress Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson wrote on Instagram."One of the kindest, sweetest, funniest women who ever lived.The iconic Miss Yvonne of Pee-wee’s Playhouse: She’ll always be ‘the most beautiful woman in Puppetland.’" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (@therealelvira) Born Dec.