Lynne Marie Stewart was best known for playing Miss Yvonne in Paul Reuben’s “Pee-wee” franchise and appeared in several projects.
WASHINGTON — Lynne Marie Stewart, known for her role as Miss Yvonne in “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,’ has died. She was 78.
Actress Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson announced Stewart’s death on her social media.
“My heart is breaking upon hearing the news of my dear friend @lynnestewart78 Lynne Stewart’s passing. One of the kindest, sweetest, funniest women who ever lived. The iconic Miss Yvonne of Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” Peterson said on Instagram. “She’ll always be ‘the most beautiful woman in Puppetland.'”
Stewart was best known for playing Miss Yvonne in Paul Reuben’s “Pee-wee” franchise. She appeared in “The Pee-wee Herman Show,” “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and other projects. Reubens died in July 2023 at the age of 70.
Her most recent well-known role was as Bonnie Kelly in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” where she plays Charlie’s mom.
“RIP TV mom. Thanks for 20 years of laughs,” Charlie Day said on Instagram with a video clip of the show. “You deserve a standing ovation. Rest in peace.”
Stewart also appeared in several TV shows and movies, including “The Running Man,” “Bridesmaids,” “American Graffiti” and “Arrested Development.”
“Bridemaids” director Paul Feig also paid tribute to Stewart on X on Saturday morning.
