World-famous playboy tycoon passes away

Playboy magazine founder and world-famous playboy tycoon Hugh Hefner has passed away naturally at the age of 91, at his residence in Los Angeles, USA.

Sputnik quoted the announcement of Playboy company saying that Mr. Hugh Hefner passed away last night (September 27) surrounded by his family.

Tycoon Hugh Hefner.

In 1953, Hugh Hefner became the face of the sexual revolution after publishing the first Playboy magazine with a nude photo of Marilyn Monroe printed on the cover.

The first issue of Playboy had a circulation of over 53,000 copies and sold out immediately, making Hugh Hefner a success. Hefner created a famous brand that would shape sexual culture for years to come.

In a New York Times interview, Hefner said he was proud to be able to change society's attitudes about sex. The Playboy founder was also a role model for the lifestyle he advocated: Hefner smoked a pipe, wore silk pajamas and partied with Playboy stars and models.

Hefner built a business empire around his lifestyle, including mansions, clubs, movies and television shows all featuring a rabbit wearing a bow tie.

After retiring, Hefner continued to actively participate in magazine editorial work, such as choosing models and covers. Not only famous for nude photos of women, Playboy magazine also had many interviews with big names such as Jimmy Carter and John Lennon./.

According to VNE