EntertainmentHollywoodHollywood Paid Tribute To Playboy Founder – Hugh HefnerBy pepnewz Posted on September 28, 20176 min read001,251Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share on LinkedinFounder of the world famous ‘Playboy’, Hugh Hefner died a natural death at the age for 91 on Wednesday at his residence.Other than being a proud founder of a Playboy, he has co-produced many Playboy-branded videos and many films like Roman Polanski’s Macbeth and the Monty Python film, And Now for Something Completely Different.Family friends and whole Hollywood fraternity shared their condolences on social media, following word of his death.Cooper, son of Hefner and chief creative officer of Playboy, said in a statement, “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.”Actress Jenny McCarthy tweeted on his death, “Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people’s lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud.”Here are more statements and reactions:RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people's lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud. 😓#PMOY 94 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sF9ARYgEpw— Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) September 28, 2017I 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, 2017Rest in peace #HughHefner – he will forever be remembered as the Hollywood legend who lived life to the fullest.— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 28, 2017If you were raised without a mom Hugh Hefner probably changed your life. Champion of great writing & freedom of speech & always kind to me.— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) September 28, 2017So saddened by @hughhefner' s passing – whatever you think of the magazine, he was smart, an entrepreneur & one of the nicest men I've met.— Adam Richman (@AdamRichman) September 28, 2017Hugh Hefner put me in Playboy & ignited my career. I am forever indebted, Hef. You will forever live on as an icon of epic proportions. #RIP— Donna D'Errico (@DonnaDErrico) September 28, 2017Every grown man that had a Playboy collection as an adolescent upon the news of Hugh Hefner's death pic.twitter.com/dpPUrqAyYp— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 28, 2017A great man, entrepreneur and innovator. Your legacy lives on. #Hef pic.twitter.com/36cRzlUPRw— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) September 28, 2017RIP @hughhefner 💛 thank you for making me part of the Playboy family. Sending lots of love and prayers to @crystalhefner— Heidi Montag (@heidimontag) September 28, 2017My condolences to the Hefner family. If anyone lived life to the fullest, it was Hugh! My thoughts & prayers are with his friends & family— RJ Mitte (@RjMitte) September 28, 2017Today 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, 2017Hugh Hefner died tonight. Sources say he will be buried in a special coffin that folds out into a larger glossier one.— The Sklar Brothers (@SklarBrothers) September 28, 2017As 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, 2017RIP HF. Few did more for writers, inc myself, breaking boundaries and helping Lenny fight for his 1st Amend Rights. pic.twitter.com/Vi4iDgYdCn— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) September 28, 2017