10 Vintage Photos to Commemorate the Life of Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner, the iconic founder of Playboy magazine has passed away at 91 due to natural causes. The publishing magnet founded the niche gentleman’s magazine in 1953, after borrowing $8000 to put it up. Combining nude photographs of women, intelligent interviews, people profiles, and human interest stories, Playbook magazine soon became a media empire. Hefner branched out to other media over his 60 year career including television, video, and film. He is survived by his four children Cooper, Christie, Marston and David Hefner.

All aboard ✈️ #playboy #scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on May 28, 2016 at 9:47am PDT

In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined a sweeter life.

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on May 10, 2016 at 2:15pm PDT

#scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Mar 26, 2016 at 2:47pm PDT

Some reading material on the plane #scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Feb 20, 2016 at 10:48am PST

#scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Feb 20, 2016 at 10:46am PST

Throwback #freedomfighter #tbt

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Feb 17, 2016 at 10:45pm PST

Reviving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame #scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Dec 26, 2015 at 7:48pm PST

Here’s looking at you, kid. Photo from one of my documentary posters. #scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Jul 25, 2015 at 1:29am PDT

A guest on the Chevy Chase “National Humor Test” #scrapbooksaturday

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Jun 20, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

Fishing off the coast of Miami #tbt

A post shared by Hugh Hefner (@hughhefner) on Apr 16, 2015 at 12:58pm PDT

SEE MORE HISTORY RELATED STORIES…

1. 5 Reasons My Fair Lady is Class on Film (and Not as Sexist as You Think)
2. Gloria Vanderbilt Has a Cooler Instagram Than You: The Resurgence of a Socialite
3. The Mystery of New York Millionaire Huguette Clark and Her Empty Mansions