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Celebrities pay tribute to Hugh Hefner

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Celebrities pay tribute to Hugh Hefner
Many of the messages – like the ones from Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, and Carmen Electra – refer to the Playboy founder a legend

MANILA, Philippines – Hugh Hefner died on September 27 (September 28 in Manila) and, in a manner befitting his status as a cultural icon, tributes poured in from his fans, followers, and friends – many celebrities among them.

From celebrities who started out on the pages of Playboy to musicians and actors who respected Hefner’s cultural and social impact, these are some of the stars who remembered the Playboy founder.

Kim Kardashian West, who appeared on the cover of Playboy in 2007, described him as “legendary.”


 

She also tweeted that she and Paris Hilton, another Playboy favorite, were reminiscing about partying at the Playboy Mansion.


 

Paris posted her own tribute too.


 

She also shared a photo of her Playboy cover, saying, “Love you, Hef.”


 

Another Playboy cover girl, Carmen Electra, shared a photo with Hefner, calling him “a class act.”


 

Comedian Bob Saget chose to remember Hefner by quoting his views on obscenity:


 

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill remembered Hefner as kind and thoughtful:


 

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons called Hefner “a great man, entrepreneur, and innovator.”


 

He also shared a photo with Hefner.


 

Singer Nancy Sinatra said Hefner was “One of the nicest men I’ve ever known.”


 

TV host and producer Ryan Seacrest said Hefner will be remembered as “the Hollywood legend who lived life to the fullest.”


 

Actor Rob Lowe also called Hefner a legend.


 

Actor Tom Arnold remembered Hefner as a “champion of great writing and freedom of speech.”


 

American civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson highlighted Hefner’s support for the civil rights movement.


 

Host Larry King also remembered Hefner’s fight for free speech and civil rights.


 

SNL’s Taran Killam recalled a Playboy halloween party he once attended.


 

Porn star Ron Jeremy posted a photo with Hefner, and credited him for starting his career.


 

Actor Elijah Wood called Hefner “a giant of cultural influence.”


 

He also retweeted a photo of Playboy’s Christmas issue saying, “We really did read Playboy for the articles.”


 

– Rappler.com

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