'Goodbye Hef': Stars, ex-Playmates react to death of Playboy's Hefner

The Associated Press</span>
Published Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:47AM EDT
Last Updated Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:52AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Reaction to the death of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner:

-- "Hef changed my life. He made me the person I am today. I couldn't be more thankful for our friendship and our time together. I will miss him so much but he will be in my heart forever." -- former Hefner girlfriend and Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson in a statement.

-- "Thank you for making the world a better place. a Freeer and sexier place. You were a gentleman. Charming, elegant, chivalrous and so much fun. Goodbye Hef... Your Pamela." -- Canadian actress and former Playboy model Pamela Anderson on Instagram.

-- "RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people's lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud." -- television personality and former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy on Twitter.

-- "RIP to the legendary Hugh Hefner! I'm so honoured to have been a part of the Playboy team! You will be greatly missed! Love you Hef! Xoxo" -- reality star Kim Kardashian on Twitter.

RIP to the legendary Hugh Hefner! I’m so honored to have been a part of the Playboy team! You will be greatly missed! Love you Hef! Xoxo
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 28, 2017

Paris & I are reminiscing about the Playboy parties at the mansion & how much we love Hef. She’s texts me the perfect Hef emojis
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 28, 2017

-- "I had a number of great conversations ... with Hugh Hefner. Was such an interesting man. True legend. What an end of an era!" -- actor Rob Lowe on Twitter.

-- "thank u for picking me and Bringing me into the magical world of Playboy ! I just can't stop crying and I can't imagine how many bunnies are crying for u too. U are a class act and I will always have gratitude for your kindness" -- actress-model Carmen Electra on Instagram.

-- "One of the nicest men I've ever known. Godspeed, Hugh Hefner." -- singer Nancy Sinatra on Twitter.

-- "Hugh Hefner was a GIANT in publishing, journalism, free speech & civil rights. He was a true original, and he was my friend. Rest well Hef." -- broadcaster Larry King on Twitter.

Hugh Hefner was a GIANT in publishing, journalism, free speech & civil rights. He was a true original, and he was my friend. Rest well Hef. http://pic.twitter.com/bJ1wxoK4gR
— Larry King (@kingsthings) September 28, 2017

-- "Hugh Hefner put me in Playboy & ignited my career. I am forever indebted, Hef. You will forever live on as an icon of epic proportions." -- actress and former Playboy model Donna D'Errico on Twitter.

Hugh Hefner put me in Playboy & ignited my career. I am forever indebted, Hef. You will forever live on as an icon of epic proportions. #RIP
— Donna D'Errico (@DonnaDErrico) September 28, 2017

-- "We've lost a true explorer, a man who had a keen sense of the future. We learned a lot from you Mr. Hefner." -- writer-producer Norman Lear on Twitter.

-- "So sad to hear the news about Hugh Hefner. He was a #Legend, innovator & one of a kind. We had so many fun & incredible memories together. I will miss him dearly." -- socialite Paris Hilton on Facebook.

-- "when I did playboy he spoke words to me that affected my direction. he was a man the room would stop for when he entered" -- singer Aubrey O'Day on Twitter.

so proud to be apart of @hughhefner's legacy. loved working with him..what an honor! http://pic.twitter.com/njfQXIzRPk
— Aubrey O'Day (@AubreyODay) September 28, 2017

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