Friends and family of actor/writer/director John Paragon paid tribute to him earlier this week, laying him to rest at Hollywood Forever in a unique urn that memorializes his character from Pee-Wee’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Paragon, best known for his role as Jambi the Genie on 1980s children's show "Pee-wee's Playhouse," has died. He was 66.

Yesterday it was revealed that John Paragon, who played the role of Jambi the genie on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, passed away at the age of 66. Paragon actually passed away in April, but the news of his ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Actor, director and writer John Paragon — most remembered for his role as Jambi the Genie on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” — died recently in Palm Springs, Calif., according to media ...

Actor John Paragon, who played Jambi the Genie on "Pee-wee's Playhouse," has died, officials announced Friday. He was 66. According to a news release from the Riverside County Coroner's Office, ...