Obituary of Hugh Hefner

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Hugh Hefner

Hugh Marston Hefner (born April 9th, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Businessperson who was best known as the founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises the publisher of Playboy Magazine. Hugh died on September 27th, 2017 and his death was possibly because of old age. He was 91 years old.

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Hugh Hefner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hefner, Hugh Marston
    • Common Name: Hugh Hefner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: April 09, 1926
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Hef, Hugh Marston Hefner
    • Occupation: Businessperson
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Snickers
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Hugh Marston's Family Tree

    • Father: Glenn Lucius Hefner
    • Mother: Caroline (née Swanson) Hefner
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mildred Williams (married 1949-divorced 1959)
      • Kimberley Conrad (married 1989-divorced 2009)
      • Crystal Harris ​(married 2012-2017, his death)
      • Holly Madison (partnered 2001-2008)
    • Son(s):
      • David Hefner (born 1955)
      • Marston Hefner (born 1990)
      • Cooper Hefner (born 1991)
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 27 2017 at age 91
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Sepsis (caused by an E. coli infection)
  • Interment: Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, in the crypt beside Marilyn Monroe

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonAmerican Born on April 9th Born in 1926 Born in Illinois Died in 2017 Died at age 91 Died from Sepsis

Quotable Quotes:

"Hugh Hefner lived a remarkable life filled with revolutionary ideas that forever changed the media and entertainment industry. (V)"

"Mister Hefner was renowned for his pioneering work in the media industry, particularly with his creation of the iconic men's magazine Playboy, but his career was abruptly cut short by his untimely passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Hugh Marston Hefner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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