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Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner Dead
The magazine magnate passed away today (September 27th). He was 91.
Hugh Hefner started Playboy magazine in 1953. "Hef" only gained popularity throughout the years as his robed Casanova image saw him with multiple girlfriends a third his age.
He passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones. His cause of death was reported as natural causes.
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