Hugh Hefner, founder of 'Playboy' magazine, dies

Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, as reported by Playboy Enterprises in a statement. In it, Cooper Hefner, son of the late and creative director of Playboy Enterprises, stressed that his father " lived an exceptional and influential life as a media and cultural pioneer and as a voice behind some of the most significant cultural and social movements, advocating for freedom of expression, civil rights and sexual freedom. "" He defined a way of life and values that are at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history, "he added, as reported by the US television network CNBC. In this sense, he indicated that" Hefner maintained a position progressive not only in the face of sexuality and humor, but also in the face of literature, politics and culture. ”The company also recalled that Hefner led a battle in the framework of freedom of expression leading to the Supreme Court the refusal of the Post Office to distribute its magazine to its subscribers.