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Tributes of all sorts, from all kinds of famous people in almost every form of entertainment have been overflowing on social media as celebrities mourn the death of the late, great icon Hugh Hefner.
Hefner, who passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday, was a legend to many across the world and was a true one of a kind in life.
Hef was such a legend that even in his golden years when he was 85, according to former Girls Next Door stars Karissa and Kristina Shannon, Hefner would rather have sex than the ability to hear.
“He said he would rather have sex than have his hearing,” the twins told The Sun in 2011. “He has hearing aids now and even then he can only hear out of one ear. You have to lean down and talk into his good ear for him to understand you. We could sit right next to him and he wouldn’t have a clue what we said.”
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Naturally, Hefner’s passing has led to a multitude of tributes far and wide. Here’s just a sampling of the multitude of people the man touched over the years (no pun intended, eh, screw it, pun totally intended)…
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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 (@KimKardashian) September 28, 2017
Love you Hef 💋 #Legend #RIPHEF pic.twitter.com/QOEJJ4cxO9
— ParisHilton (@ParisHilton) September 28, 2017
One of the nicest men I've ever known. Godspeed, Hugh Hefner. pic.twitter.com/457cchqskO
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) September 28, 2017
So sad but forever grateful for all the wonderful memories and amazing experiences #RIPHef #Playboy 💔 pic.twitter.com/RkHje7h0Un
— Bridget (@Bridget) 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
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 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
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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
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
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
So 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, 2017
https://twitter.com/DanBilzerian/status/913260022209044481
Met @hughhefner while screening the pilot episode of The Playboy Club at the mansion w/ my dad and he couldn't have been more lovely. RIP🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/1LDvqTNYXy
— Jenna Dewan (@jennadewan) September 28, 2017
RIP to an Icon of all Icons. My good friend and founder of Playboy @hughhefner #GameChanger
— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) September 28, 2017
This last one, by Pamela Anderson, might just be the best tribute of them all…
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RIP, Hef.