Hugh Marston Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017) was an American magazine publisher, editor, businessman, and playboy. He was best known as the editor-in-chief and publisher of Playboy magazine, which he founded in 1953. He was also the founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises, the publishing group that operates the magazine. Hefner was also a political activist and philanthropist in several causes and public issues.
Hugh Hefner to be buried next to Marilyn Monroe, Playboy’s first cover girl. ... Hugh Hefner, the iconic founder Playboy magazine, will be laid to rest next to Marilyn Monroe, his magazine’s first cover girl
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