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News of Hugh Hefner's death Wednesday night had the porn industry shedding a few extra tears for the man who paved the way for sexual freedom of expression.
Reactions from Hollywood -- where Hefner's iconic Playboy Mansion stands -- began pouring in the minute the news broke, and among those grieving on social media are porn stars Jenna Jameson, Ron Jeremy, Madison Ivy and Lana Rhoades.
Hefner died peacefully, surrounded by friends and family.
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Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder and Envy of Mankind, Dies at 91
View StorySee below the reactions of those in the world of pornography who are weeping the death of the 91 year old.
The end of an era 🐰 #RIPHef
@jennajameson
Today the world lost a legend. #HughHefner started my career. For 22 yrs I got to wish him happy new year at his mansion. I'll miss him. pic.twitter.com/4Aowa1g44z
@RealRonJeremy
The end of an era 🐰 #RIPHef
@jennajameson
#RIPHef I remember watching The Girls Next Door when I was a kid I thought playboy was everything https://t.co/AYXAkiVQl5
@LanaRhoades
Much respect going out to the man himself, Mr . Hugh Hefner RIP ❤️ #Legend pic.twitter.com/NuwGMDwLoL
@Madison420Ivy
His legacy will always live #playboy #hughhefner https://t.co/FEI11OIqTe
@BbwSofiaRose
RIP Hugh Hefner
@JulesJordan
Omg wow :( awwww R.I.P #HughHefner 😕
@sophiedee
RIP Hugh Hefner ~ 91 ~ legendary founder of @Playboy :( rt
@vickyvette
The House Of Silver Back World :earth_americas: sends out much love & respects to the man himself who's no longer here. Long live the OG PlayBoy Hugh H.:pray::skin-tone-6::100: pic.twitter.com/PnkIP38vFK
@PrinceYahshua
Whoa 😱😢😢😢 https://t.co/77zlY2BmgQ
@BeNiceNatasha
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