Celebrities mourn the death of Playboy's Hugh Hefner at the age of 91.

Sep 28, 2017 | 11:21 AM

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Hugh Hefner, the founder, editor-in-chief, and publisher of Playboy magazine, died on Wednesday, at the age of ~~127~~ 91, People reports. A rep gave a statement saying, “Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones."

American Icon and Playboy Founder, Hugh M. Hefner passed away today. He was 91. #RIPHef pic.twitter.com/tCLa2iNXa4
— Playboy (@Playboy) September 28, 2017

Celebrities from all walks of life posted their condolences over Hef's death on Twitter.

1. Larry King

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

2. Gene Simmons

https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/913244162648031233

3. Jenny McCarthy

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 McC-Wahlberg (@JennyMcCarthy) September 28, 2017

4. Kim Kardashian

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

5. Nancy Sinatra

One of the nicest men I've ever known. Godspeed, Hugh Hefner. pic.twitter.com/457cchqskO
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) September 28, 2017

6. Mark Hamill

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

7. Ryan Seacrest

https://twitter.com/RyanSeacrest/status/913250228828016640

8. The Weeknd

RIP HUGH HEFNER
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) September 28, 2017

9. Ron Jeremy

#RestInPeace Hugh Hefner. Charing Cross Road will never be the same. #HughHefner pic.twitter.com/8iRtXgk60o
— Ron Jeremy (@RealRonJeremy) September 28, 2017

10. Rob Lowe

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

11. Kat Dennings

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

12. Tom Arnold

If 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, 2017

13. Elijah Wood

Hefner. A giant of cultural influence.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) September 28, 2017

14. Norman Lear

We’ve lost a true explorer, a man who had a keen sense of the future. We learned a lot from you Mr. Hefner. #HughHefner
— Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) September 28, 2017

15. Reverend Jesse Jackson

Hugh Hefner was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement. We shall never forget him. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/oL3lKLZRQ5
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) September 28, 2017

RIP (Rest in Pajamas), Hef. You'll be missed by many.

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