Hefner tweets: I’m very much alive and kicking July 12, 2011 Rumors started circulating on Facebook and Twitter about the death of Playboy tycoon Hugh Hefner. Hef put the rumors to bed – literally – on Twitter. (Jansing and Co)

Hefner on fired Miss California June 15, 2009 Hugh Hefner weighs in on what he really thinks caused Carrie Prejean to be fired as Miss California. Plus, would he ever consider her to pose in Playboy? (Access Hollywood)