# John Paragon, 'Jambi the Genie' on The Pee-wee's Playhouse has died at 66

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**Created:** [June 18, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-paragon-jambi-the-genie-on-the-pee-wees-playhouse-has-died-at-66/944576 "2021-06-18T21:47:04Z")\
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[Actor John Paragon, Known for Role on Pee-wee 's Playhouse , Dies at 66 (yahoo.com)](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/actor-john-paragon-known-role-145340904.html)

Per the article, ‘His cause of death is not clear at this time.’

[Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Ho - Jambi - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN5kVvR8VQI)

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I liked him in “UHF.”

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Co-writer of early “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark” shorts, and played “The Breather.”

(Click through for fantastic photo)

> <https://twitter.com/TheRealElvira/status/1405908077157646336/photo/1>