It’s been a tough week saying goodbye to both Sinéad O’Connor and Pee-wee Herman, a.k.a. Paul Reubens, two brilliantly gifted entertainers whose careers were dragged down for stupid reasons in the early 1990s. But at least those who love them are expressing their belated appreciation.

The affectionate oddities are the most heartwarming. For example, I just read a post on the official Facebook page of “The Alamo” in honor Pee-wee Herman that was very touching, even in its capitalistic publicity-tie-in kind of way:

Since 1985, not a day has passed without visitors consistently inquiring about the location of the basement at the Alamo. This tradition owes its origins to the comedic acting of Mr. Paul Reubens from the movie Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. We are immensely grateful for his unforgettable contribution to Alamo pop culture. However, we can confirm that while there is not a basement in the Alamo Church, there is one next door, under our gift shop!

May he rest in peace.