Here, they honor the man who put them on his pages.
Carmen Electra
“R.I.P.
I just can’t stop crying and I can’t imagine how many bunnies are crying for u too.
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He was a #Legend, innovator, genius, one of a kind with a heart of gold.
We had so many fun & incredible memories together.
I will miss him dearly.
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Rest In Peace my friend.
Im so honored to have been a part of the Playboy team!
You will be greatly missed!
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage
Xoxo” @KimKardashian(Cover star December 2007)
Kendra Wilkinson
Hef changed my life.
He made me the person I am today.
I couldnt be more thankful for our friendship and our time together.
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Outside of my family
Outside of my family You were the most important person in my life.
You were the most important person in my life.
I’m in such deep shock.
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But you were old,
But you were old, your back hurt you so much.
your back hurt you so much.
Last time I saw you
Last time I saw you You were using a walker.
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You were using a walker.
You didn’t want me to see.
You didn’t want me to see.
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You couldn’t hear.
You couldn’t hear.
Now, I’m falling apart.
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I’m falling apart.
This feeling is so crazy.
This feeling is so crazy.
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It’s raining in Paris now.
It’s raining in Paris now.
I’m by the window.
I’m by the window.
Everything anyone loves about me is because you understood me.
Everything anyone loves about me is because you understood me.
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Accepted
Accepted me and encouraged me to be myself.
and encouraged me to be myself.
Love like no one else.
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Love like no one else.
Live recklessly
Live recklessly With unfiltered abandon.
You said the magazine was about a girl like me.
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That I embody the spirit you fantasized about.
You said the magazine was about a girl like me.
That I embody the spirit you fantasized about.
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I was the one.
I was the one.
I can hear you say -
Be brave.
There are no rules.
There are no rules.
Live your life
Live your life I’m proud of you.
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I’m proud of you.
There are no mistakes.
There are no mistakes.
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You are not crazy.
You are wild and free
You are wild and freeStay strong,
Stay strong,Stay
Stay vulnerable.
With your love
With your love Your crazy wisdom.
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I will miss your everything.
I will miss your everything.
Thank you for making the world a better place.
Thank you for making the world a better place.
A
A freeer and sexier place.
And so much fun.
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Godspeed, Hugh Hefner."
@NancySinatra(Cover star May 1995)
Shannon Tweed
“RIP my friend.
You changed the world.”
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He was so good to mine.
Thank you for all the light and love.
So grateful to have know you.
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It was a magical time in my life.
Thank you Hef for all that you have done for so many people in your life.
You will be greatly missed.
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I’ll always remember you like this, with love & appreciation in my heart.
@hughhefner" @CarrieStevensXO(Miss June 1997)
Candace Jordan
“.
@hughhefnerhas passed away at age 91.
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You changed my life, and I’m forever grateful for that.
I love you very much. "
@hiromioshima(Centerfold June 2004)
Michelle McLaughlin
“so sad to hear this.
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Thank you for everything Hef!”
@MissFebruary08(Centerfold February 2008)
Ashley Doris
“Hef is no longer with us.
I never really thought this would happen.”
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@MissAshleyDoris(Centerfold March 2013)
Jayde Nicole
“Such an amazing man.
Changed my life forever.
And thank you for what you did for me.
He has empowered me to be the best version of me.”
@kellybensimon(Cover star March 2010)
