What sad news.
As we previously reported, on Wednesday, it was confirmed that Playboy founder Hugh Hefner died from natural causes. He was 91 years old.
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Now, since the media mogul was a longtime advocate of civil rights and free speech, many flocked to Twitter to weigh in on the tragic news. In fact, several A-listers took to the social media site to voice their heartbreak over Hef’s passing.
Be sure to check out the tender first reactions for yourself (below).
RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people’s lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud. ├░┼╕╦£ΓÇ£#PMOY 94 ├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬Å pic.twitter.com/sF9ARYgEpw
— Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) 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
So sad to hear the news about @HughHefner. 😢 #RIPHef pic.twitter.com/IQiEYhMfvf
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) September 28, 2017
Going to miss Hef!😿And yes so many fun times with you at the #PlayboyMansion. 👯 #LingerieParty
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) September 28, 2017
Today the world lost a legend. #HughHefner started my career. For 22 yrs I got to wish him happy new year at his mansion. I’ll miss him. pic.twitter.com/4Aowa1g44z
— Ron Jeremy (@RealRonJeremy) September 28, 2017
A great man, entrepreneur and innovator. Your legacy lives on. #Hef pic.twitter.com/36cRzlUPRw
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) September 28, 2017
RIP @hughhefner 💛 thank you for making me part of the Playboy family. Sending lots of love and prayers to @crystalhefner
— Heidi Montag (@heidimontag) September 28, 2017
RIP HUGH HEFNER
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) September 28, 2017
I had a number of great conversations and with Hugh Hefner. Was such an interesting man. True legend. What an end of an era!
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) September 28, 2017
Trailblazer. Icon. An American institution! Rest in that big grotto in the sky, Hugh Hefner! pic.twitter.com/9rKnQERPgw
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) September 28, 2017
Just woke up to the news that Hugh Hefner died. I think I just assumed he would live forever. #RIPHughHefner
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 28, 2017
Wow…just read the news. Rest In Peace Hugh Hefner. Your legacy and soul shall live on!
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) September 28, 2017
1st met him months B4 #SW opened-Expected stereotyped swinger/wildman not the kind-thoughtful loyal friend he always was to ML & me #RIPHef😭 pic.twitter.com/r5Jbyg9TMH
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 28, 2017
Hugh Hefner was a GIANT in publishing, journalism, free speech & civil rights. He was a true original, and he was my friend. Rest well Hef. pic.twitter.com/bJ1wxoK4gR
— Larry King (@kingsthings) 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
In way more important news #hughhefner died?! What the fuck.:(
— bella thorne (@bellathorne) September 28, 2017
RIP to the OG #HughHefner 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/AVXwKU1V4A
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) September 28, 2017
I met Hugh Hefner at the Playboy mansion. He was very nice to my mom. Don’t ask. #RIPHef
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) September 28, 2017
Hugh Hefner. He came. He saw. He came. He came. He came. He came….came…
— Damon Wayans Yunior? (@wayansjr) September 28, 2017
As per his wishes, Hugh Hefner’s body will be left in a fort in the woods for other kids to find & pass around.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 28, 2017
RIP hef. You were always sweet to me on movie nights at the mansion. Love to you @crystalhefner xo #RIPHef
— Courtney Stodden (@CourtneyStodden) September 28, 2017
Our thoughts are with Hugh’s loved ones during this sad time.
[Image via WENN.]
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