Hugh Hefner Dead at 91: Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, More React

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Hugh Hefner Dead at 91: Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, More React

Celebrities took to social media to honor late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner following his Wednesday, September 27, death at the age of 91. Scroll down to see tributes from Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton, Jamie Foxx and more stars whose lives were impacted by the legendary media mogul.

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Hugh Hefner Dead at 91: Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, More React

Celebrities took to social media to honor late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner following his Wednesday, September 27, death at the age of 91. Scroll down to see tributes from Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton, Jamie Foxx and more stars whose lives were impacted by the legendary media mogul.

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Lena Dunham

“Hugh Hefner and I may not have a shared perspective on, you know, stuff,” Dunham wrote. “BUT he was so lovely on the Playboy Mansion episode of Cesar Millan.”

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Heidi Montag

“RIP @hughhefner thank you for making me part of the Playboy family,” wrote Montag, who appeared in the magazine in 2009. “Sending lots of love and prayers to @crystalhefner.”

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Paris Hilton

“So sad to hear the news about @HughHefner,” Hilton, who was a staple at Hefner’s Playboy Mansion parties over the years. “#RIPHef.”

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Kim Kardashian

“RIP to the legendary Hugh Hefner! I’m so honored to have been a part of the Playboy team!” the December 2007 Playboy cover star wrote. “You will be greatly missed! Love you Hef! Xoxo.”

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Gene Simmons

The musician shared a throwback photo of Hefner, writing: “A great man, entrepreneur and innovator. Your legacy lives on. #Hef.”

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Rob Lowe

“I had a number of great conversations and with Hugh Hefner,” the actor wrote. “Was such an interesting man. True legend. What an end of an era!”

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Jamie Foxx

The actor penned a lengthy note to honor his friend’s legacy. “If there's anyone who lived life to the absolute fullest it was you… I will never forget the first party I went to at your house.... you welcomed me allowed me to talk to you… And then you gave me the microphone and you let me turn up!” he recalled. “I told you how I snuck into the Playboy Jazz Fest… And you said you don't have to sneak in anymore… And for the past 20 years I've sat next to you at the most incredible jazz fest in the world... your spirit and your energy will live forever… And I know the VIP in heaven is off the chain right now... Nothing but love and gratitude”

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Busy Phillips

The actress shared a brief memory of meeting the Playboy founder: “A girl I went to HS with was one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends for a while(when he had 8 I think)I went to hang with her once. He was nice.”

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Coco

“I'm am honored that I had the privilege to be apart of the Playboy world! It was a magical time in my life,” Coco wrote. “We'll miss you #RIPHughHefner.”

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Jenna Dewan Tatum

The actress reflected on her positive memory while meeting Hefner. “Playing bunny Janie on The Playboy Club will always be such a positive memory for me,” she wrote. “I made some of my dearest friends. Met Hugh while screening the pilot episode at the Playboy mansion with my dad and he couldn't have been more lovely. RIP.”

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Carmen Electra

“R.I.P. Hugh Hefner ? The American Icon who in 1953 introduced the world 2 Playboy mag and built the company into one of the most recognizable American Global brands in history , I am so grateful I had the opportunity to shoot many Playboy celebrity pictorials with u Hef❤” Electra wrote. “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 ??love u Hef #hughhefner#playboy #icon @playboy”

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Larry King

“Hugh Hefner was a GIANT in publishing, journalism, free speech & civil rights,” the television host wrote. “He was a true original, and he was my friend. Rest well Hef.”

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Jenny McCarthy

“RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people's lives, especially mine,” McCarthy, who has appeared on six covers of the magazine, wrote on Twitter. "I hope I made you proud. #PMOY 94.”