The founder of the legendary Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner has died on Wednesday evening at age 91.
The Mirror reported he died in his famous Los Angeles home surrounded by loved ones.
“Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognisable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones,” Playboy Enterprises said in a statement.
According to the Mirror, he was married three times.
"In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined of living a sweeter life" – Hugh Hefner R.I.P to a legend. #HughHefner pic.twitter.com/KYsWxgVsDv
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He is survived by his 31-year-old wife Crystal, four 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 reported the Mirror.
Before marrying Crystal in 2012, he was married to his high school sweetheart Mildred Williams and later married former Playmate of the Year Kimberly Conrad in 1989.
Read the full story on the Mirror.
