Hugh Hefner, the founder of the Playboy magazine, passed away at his home, the Playboy Mansion. The American icon died at the age of 91 due to natural causes, Playboy Enterprises, Inc said in a statement. Hefner had founded the men’s lifestyle magazine in 1953, which later grew into Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Playboy Magazine was founded by Hefner more than 60 years ago as an upscale men’s magazine, combining images of nude women with in-depth articles, literature and interviews.
“Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognisable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones,” Playboy confirmed in a statement.
