2016 Reel Awards at The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino – Red Carpet Arrivals
Featuring: George Kan as Hugh Hefner
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Hugh Hefner Passes Away At Age 91
Media legend Hugh Hefner has passed away. He was 91 years old.
The iconic founder of Playboy magazine reportedly died of natural causes at his equally iconic home, the Playboy Mansion, on Wednesday.
The news was confirmed by Playboy Enterprises, according to CNBC.
Hefner’s media empire, Playboy, was founded over 60 years ago with just $600 and a $1000 loan from Hefner’s own mother. His first nude centerfold was pin-up and Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe.
Hugh’s own burial plot is located right next to Marilyn’s as well.
Hugh was legendary in his own right, as well as an activist for civil rights and other causes and a philanthropist as well. Hit the flip for some celeb reactions to the news…
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Hugh Hefner was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement. We shall never forget him. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/oL3lKLZRQ5
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) September 28, 2017
RIP Hugh Hefner I went to so many of his parties at the Playboy mansion it was legendary you will never be forgotten
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) September 28, 2017
RIP to the legendary Hugh Hefner! I’m so honored to have been a part of the Playboy team! You will be greatly missed! Love you Hef! Xoxo
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 28, 2017
Paris & I are reminiscing about the Playboy parties at the mansion & how much we love Hef. She’s texts me the perfect Hef emojis 👯👯👯👯👴🏼👯👯👯👯👯
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 28, 2017
RIP to the OG #HughHefner 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/AVXwKU1V4A
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) September 28, 2017
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