Stars react to death of Hugh Hefner
LOS ANGELES — Reaction to the death of founder Hugh Hefner:
“I am me because of you. You taught me everything important about freedom and respect. Outside of my family you were the most important person in my life. You gave me my life.”
“Hef changed my life. He made me the person I am today. I couldn’t be more thankful for our friendship and our time together. I will miss him so much but he will be in my heart forever.”
“RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people’s lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud.”
“RIP to the legendary Hugh Hefner! I’m so honoured to have been a part of the team! You will be greatly missed! Love you Hef! Xoxo”
“Hugh Hefner was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement. We shall never forget him. May he Rest In Peace.”
“I had a number of great conversations ... with Hugh Hefner. Was such an interesting man. True legend. What an end of an era!”
“thank u for picking me and Bringing me into the magical world of ! I just can’t stop crying and I can’t imagine how many bunnies are crying for u too. U are a class act and I will always have gratitude for your kindness” “One of the nicest men I’ve ever known. Godspeed, Hugh Hefner.”
“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.”
“Rest in peace #HughHefner - he will forever be remembered as the Hollywood legend who lived life to the fullest.”
“Hugh Hefner put me in & ignited my career. I am forever indebted, Hef. You will forever live on as an icon of epic proportions.”
“1st met him months B4 #SW opened-Expected stereotyped swinger/wildman not the kindthoughtful loyal friend he always was to ML & me.”
“We’ve lost a true explorer, a man who had a keen sense of the future. We learned a lot from you Mr. Hefner.” “I met Hugh Hefner at the mansion. He was very nice to my mom. Don’t ask.”
“So sad to hear the news about Hugh Hefner. He was a #Legend, innovator & one of a kind. We had so many fun & incredible memories together. I will miss him dearly.”
“When I did he spoke words to me that affected my direction. he was a man the room would stop for when he entered”
“Wow ... just read the news. Rest In Peace Hugh Hefner. Your legacy and soul shall live on!” “A great man, entrepreneur and innovator. Your legacy lives on.”
“If you were raised without a mom Hugh Hefner probably changed your life. Champion of great writing & freedom of speech & always kind to me.”