Jenny McCarthy, The Weeknd, & Countless Others Pay Tribute To Hugh Hefner Following His Sad Passing

What sad news.

As we previously reported, on Wednesday, it was confirmed that Playboy founder Hugh Hefner died from natural causes. He was 91 years old.

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Now, since the media mogul was a longtime advocate of civil rights and free speech, many flocked to Twitter to weigh in on the tragic news. In fact, several A-listers took to the social media site to voice their heartbreak over Hef's passing.

Be sure to check out the tender first reactions for yourself (below).

RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people's lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud. 😓#PMOY 94 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sF9ARYgEpw
— Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) September 28, 2017

A great man, entrepreneur and innovator. Your legacy lives on. #Hef pic.twitter.com/36cRzlUPRw
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) September 28, 2017

RIP @hughhefner 💛 thank you for making me part of the Playboy family. Sending lots of love and prayers to @crystalhefner
— Heidi Montag (@heidimontag) September 28, 2017

RIP HUGH HEFNER
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) September 28, 2017

I had a number of great conversations and with Hugh Hefner. Was such an interesting man. True legend. What an end of an era!
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) September 28, 2017

Trailblazer. Icon. An American institution! Rest in that big grotto in the sky, Hugh Hefner! pic.twitter.com/9rKnQERPgw
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) September 28, 2017

Wow...just read the news. Rest In Peace Hugh Hefner. Your legacy and soul shall live on!
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) September 28, 2017

1st met him months B4 #SW opened-Expected stereotyped swinger/wildman not the kind-thoughtful loyal friend he always was to ML & me #RIPHef😭 pic.twitter.com/r5Jbyg9TMH
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 28, 2017

In way more important news #hughhefner died?! What the fuck.:(
— bella thorne (@bellathorne) September 28, 2017

RIP to the OG #HughHefner 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/AVXwKU1V4A
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) September 28, 2017

I met Hugh Hefner at the Playboy mansion. He was very nice to my mom. Don't ask. #RIPHef
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) September 28, 2017

As per his wishes, Hugh Hefner’s body will be left in a fort in the woods for other kids to find & pass around.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 28, 2017

RIP hef. You were always sweet to me on movie nights at the mansion. Love to you @crystalhefner xo #RIPHef
— Courtney Stodden (@CourtneyStodden) September 28, 2017

Our thoughts are with Hugh's loved ones during this sad time.

[Image via WENN.]

SOURCE: PEREZHILTON.COM
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