Iconic founder of Playboy Magazine, Hugh Hefner dead at 91
The man affectionately known as "Hef" created and guided the Playboy brand for over fifty years
Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy magazine, died at his home of natural causes at age 91, Playboy Enterprises said in a statement on Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife Crystal, four grown children, Christie, who served as CEO of Playboy Enterprise for more than 20 years, David, Marston and Cooper, who currently serves as Chief Creative Officer at the company.
“My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights and sexual freedom. He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history. He will be greatly missed by many, including his wife Crystal, my sister Christie and my brothers David and Marston and all of us at Playboy Enterprises,” said Cooper Hefner, Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises.
RIP Hef
Source: AP
