Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy media empire, died at the age of 91 Wednesday at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, according to a statement from Playboy Enterprises.
According to the news release: “Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones.”
The businessman has had quite a few interesting moments during his career. TheStreet takes a look at 4 reasons why Hugh Hefner was a legend.
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