‘Revolutionary’ free-sex champ hailed by stars

THE DEATH of Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner sparked a wave of commiseration across social media as celebrities, former Playmates and fellow cultural icons shared their condolences. “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 tweeted shortly after the 91-year-old died Wednesday. Actress Jenny McCarthy and the Rev. Jesse Jackson offered their own tributes to Hefner. “RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people’s lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud,” McCarthy wrote. “Hugh Hefner was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement. We shall never forget him. May he Rest In Peace,” Jackson wrote. Legendary adult film actor Ron Jeremy tweeted, “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.” “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,” talk show host Larry King wrote.