Fans, Celebs React to Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner’s Death

Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner passes away at 91.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner died on 28 September. The porn magnate was 91.

“I‘m never going to grow up,” Reuters quoted Hefner as saying in a CNN interview when he was 82.

Staying young is what it is all about for me. Holding on to the boy and long ago I decided that age really didn’t matter and as long as the ladies ... feel the same way, that’s fine with me.

“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,” his son Cooper said in a statement, according to posts on social media.

Twitter was abuzz with news of Hefner’s death.

The world's biggest playboy passes away. The bunnies in heaven will be delighted to welcome him! Hugh Hefner RIP.

— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) 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

This may be too soon, and inappropriate, but you know how many single guys are trying to get an invite to Hugh Hefner's funeral? Sheesh!

— E5QUIRE (@Dj_E5QUIRE) September 28, 2017

It's just passed midnight and flowers sit at the gate of the Playboy Mansion, fans have been dropping by all night to remember #HughHefner. pic.twitter.com/MTPDmJhFBD

— Amelia Brace (@AmeliaBrace) September 28, 2017

RIP to Hugh Hefner, he was always living the dream ⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/6cd9LILCj4

— Amar Adatia (@amaradatia) September 28, 2017

I witnessed more sexual advances in the music business than ever at the @Playboy mansion. So please dont trash a man with class @hughhefner

— KAYA (@KayaJones) September 28, 2017

RIP to the man, the myth, the legend, Hugh Hefner! Rest easy and get those angel ladies!!

— Brennen Taylor (@BrennenTaylor) September 28, 2017

So sad to hear the news about @HughHefner. 😢 #RIPHef pic.twitter.com/IQiEYhMfvf

— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) September 28, 2017

#RIP Hugh Hefner, you always were a big inspiration, rest easy legend. pic.twitter.com/CZ7t7WL0Jz

— Dan Bilzerian (@DanBilzerian) September 28, 2017

It's also fair to say Hugh Hefner was a huge enabler of our current culture of toxic masculinity, even if, perhaps, unintentionally.

— Charles Clymer🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) September 28, 2017

(With inputs from Reuters)